Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott joined local candidates Jim Tolson and Willie Rennie to help insulate a new build home today in Fife. Under Liberal Democrat plans, £250 million of new money will be spent on improving the energy efficiency of thousands of homes around Scotland, including private sector rented accommodation and hard to treat properties.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats say this will cut energy bills and create jobs.
Commenting, Mr Scott said:
“People all over Scotland are facing an impossible choice between heating their homes and providing their families with the basics they need. The plan we have launched today will help lift people out of fuel poverty, cut their heating bills and provide some help in tough times.
“Scotland and the UK have been at the forefront of international emission reduction efforts but it is clear that we can and must do more. Investing in home insulation will reduce Scotland’s carbon footprint, cut family heating bills and generate thousands of green jobs across the country.
Commenting on new employment figures published today, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Tavish Scott said:
“Politicians don’t create jobs, but we can create the conditions for businesses to thrive and take on new people. These figures are good news after a tough winter but they are a reminder that the new Scottish Government needs to create the conditions for growth.
“That is why Liberal Democrats will bring in Regional Development banks that will lend to businesses let down by greedy banks. It is why we will bring in massive investment in home insulation bringing down heating costs while creating work. And it is why we want a super fast broadband revolution to get Scotland connected.
“Last night I heard from small businesses that they could take on more people if government gets out of the way. That’s why Liberal Democrats will cut red tape by a quarter and why I will make sure that no new regulations affect small Scottish businesses in the next Parliament. That will help create new jobs.”
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Commenting on Alex Salmond’s remarks today on small businesses, Liberal Democrat Finance spokesperson Jeremy Purvis said: “I have spoken to local businesses today in Melrose and Peebles who are still furious that the SNP did not put transitional rates relief in place. This means they saw a massive increase in their rates bills. They think what Alex Salmond has said is rich. “It is simply no good for the SNP to ignore the damage that has been done to many struggling businesses. Our commitment to introducing statutory transitional rates relief is gaining considerable support in the business community.”Related posts: