Chris Murray

Chris Murray

Labour — Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 October 2024

Debate

Scotland’s Economy

Contribution

One of the challenges we have had in the Scottish economy in recent years is a gap between rhetoric and reality. For example, in the creative sector, which is based heavily in my constituency, the Scottish Government produced 10 strategies in nine months. That means that the creative industries just serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities for Scottish Government Ministers, who do not engage with the deep challenges and opportunities that the sector faces. Does my hon. Friend agree that the Government are finally making the correct response, which is to be honest with the public about the financial challenges that we face, and then to deal with the foundational difficulties in order to grow from there?

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