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Poll pledges must not undermine transport spending |
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Friday, 27 April 2007 |
CBI Scotland head Iain McMillan today warned that "lavish promises" by parties on spending on other areas after the election must not be allowed to impact on critical transport infrastructure spending.
Speaking to the Society of Chief Officers of Transportation in
Scotland’s seminar in Falkirk , McMillan urged the next Executive to
ensure that important investment in transport infrastructure is not
undermined by promises of 'doubtful affordability' made in the run-up
to the polls.
“For business to drive a growing economy, an essential component is a
reliable and efficient transport system with adequate capacity within
Scotland and excellent connections to key overseas markets. The
challenge is still there to develop a transport infrastructure that
rivals and indeed surpasses our competitor nations and helps Scottish
businesses to trade and prosper.
“Major projects have been committed to and earmarked for the future.
Whichever parties form the next Executive must deliver these. And
those who aspire to govern should be thinking about the next tranche of
transport infrastructure projects that Scotland will need to support
its long-term economic growth.
“The golden period of generous public sector spending increases is set
to end with the forthcoming Spending Review, so the lavish promises on
other issues made by parties in this election must not be allowed to
compromise investment in much needed additional transport capacity.”
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