Lillian Jones

Lillian Jones

Labour — Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 February 2025

Debate

Support for the Scotch Whisky Industry

Contribution

The SNP has failed to use the powers the Scottish Government have to grow Scotland’s economy and has instead provided over low growth and low productivity, prioritising vanity projects over economic development. Scotland lags behind the rest of the UK in 10 out of 13 productivity indicators due to several factors, including insufficient investment in key industries and underperforming innovation strategies. The Scottish Government’s slow response to support industries like Scotch whisky has exacerbated the issue. The lack of proactive long-term planning to foster business development and improve competitiveness has left Scotland’s economy struggling to keep pace with the rest of the UK. Is the hon. Member aware that his own Government’s inaction over 17 years has held this vital industry back?

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