Regional Selective Assistance

Part of Question Time — scottish executive – in the Scottish Parliament at 2:30 pm on 5 October 2000.

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Photo of Nicol Stephen Nicol Stephen Liberal Democrat 2:30, 5 October 2000

I will take an initiative now to help to dispel that view. I know that there is heated argument on this matter. The Executive wants inward investment but we also want to give priority to indigenous companies. The rules for RSA do not differentiate—indigenous companies apply and are successful in their applications. I agree that we need to get that message across and do more to encourage indigenous growth.