MSPs find ‘insufficient evidence’ to determine whether Scottish spending plans are affordable
MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to provide “much greater transparency” on progress to close a near £5bn fiscal gap and to meet public service reform targets.
In a report published today, the Finance and Public Administration Committee stated that it is not currently possible to determine whether the government’s tax and spending plans are affordable and sustainable – which was the purpose of the latest inquiry.
The committee also warned that the Scottish Budget faces “substantial risks” if the government... You can carry on reading TheBusinessDesk.com for free, but you have reached the maximum number of pages an unregistered user can view. To register for an account, click here or login below...
