Dean Lockhart MSP, Mid Scotland and Fife

Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: Michelin Tyre plc (Action Group) 15 Nov 2018

According to media reports, the Scottish Government has invested £8 million in the Michelin plant. Can the cabinet secretary confirm the status of that investment? Can he confirm that it will be used as leverage to secure as many jobs as possible at the plant?
Scottish Parliament: Large Business Supplement 7 Nov 2018

13. To ask the Scottish Government how much has been raised by the large business supplement since 2016. (S5O-02521)
Scottish Parliament: Large Business Supplement 7 Nov 2018

According to a recent written answer from the Scottish Government, businesses in Scotland have paid £200 million more in rates as a result of the Scottish National Party’s decision to double the large business supplement in 2016. Figures released today show that there are now 9,000 fewer businesses in Scotland than there were last year. Does the minister recognise the damage that...