Finance

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 11 December 2013.

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Photo of John Swinney John Swinney Scottish National Party

If we follow the logic of Mr Brown’s argument, the Scottish Government would have to unwind the level of support that we are providing through business rates relief, because it appears that we have to follow every decision that is made south of the border.

Secondly, on empty property relief, Scotland still has a more competitive regime than that which exists south of the border.