For Immediate Release – Sunday 19 September 2010
Attn: NEWS DESKS
POLITICAL CORRESPONDENTS
MORE INTERESTED IN DELIVERING TORY CUTS THAN JOBS AND INVESTMENT
The Liberal Democrats enthusiasm for delivering Tory cuts has been
contrasted with their failure to yet deliver on the release of the
Fossil Fuel Levy, which would support jobs and green investment, by
the SNP.
SNP Treasury spokesperson Stewart Hosie MP hit out at the failure by
Tavish Scott or Danny Alexander to make any mention of releasing the
fund in speeches to their party conference today.
Mr Hosie said:
“The Liberal Democrats seem more interested in delivering Tory cuts
than the investment and jobs that could be supported through release
of the Fossil Fuel Levy.
“With Scotland bearing the brunt of savage budget cuts by the
coalition, it is even more important that we get answers on the future
of the Fossil Fuel Levy. It was disappointing that Tavish Scott and
Danny Alexander had nothing to say about when Scotland would be
allowed to finally access to this vital fund.
“Boosting Scotland’s renewables sector represents a massive
opportunity to return to growth. By releasing the levy, the UK
Government could help to kick start the green energy revolution –
generating revenue and creating jobs in Scotland.
“Instead, we have the same old Tories, now helped by the Liberal
Democrats, cutting too far and too fast and leaving the poorest
households to bear the brunt of tax rises, benefit cuts and the loss
of public services and jobs.”
ENDS
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