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FMB speaks out after failure of Scottish Budget

Friday, 30 January 2009 11:16 AM

The Federation of Master Builders Scottish director, Graham Barn, has spoken angrily following the failure of the Scottish Budget.

The Scottish government faced criticism from Labour MSPs over its failure to secure a budget for Scotland next year.

Applause broke out from both sides in Holyrood during exchanges between first minister Alex Salmond and Iain Gray, leader of the Scottish Labour party.

The £33 billion budget fell after a 64-64 tie was decided by a vote against by Scottish parliament presiding officer Alex Fergusson, who followed convention to keep the status quo.

First minister Alex Salmond has resubmitted the budget bill, but has made clear that he has not ruled out an election if the government's budget was rejected again.

Speaking after the Budget debate Grahame Barn said: "If the Scottish construction industry is to have any realistic chance of surviving this recession we need mature politicians who put the interests of Scotland above narrow party interest.

"The collapse of the Budget will have a huge impact on the construction industry with many public sector construction projects now being delayed or put at risk.

"The FMB represents those hardest hit by the recession, the small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and the backbone of the economy. This is the time when Scotland's politicians should be focussed on helping small businesses, not engaging in political squabbling.

"MSPs must set aside party political differences and work together to ensure that there is agreement on the Budget; the last thing business needs at the moment is for the Budget to fail for a second time and an election to be called."

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