Lunch with Derek Mackay MSP

The Glasgow Business club was delighted to welcome Derek Mackay MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work to our February Lunch. Derek Mackay is a Scottish National Party politician and was elected Member of the Scottish Parliament for Renfrewshire North in May 2011. Derek Mackay discussed business support and issues in the economy as Scotland and the rest of the UK faces turbulent times of uncertainty. Additionally, Derek Mackay emphasised his focus on sustainable economic growth, explaining his proposed budget will deliver a sustained economy whilst investing in high quality education and understanding environmental impacts in Scotland.
 

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Q&A with Derek Mackay

Alison Marr, 23W Charted Accountants
 Increased rates of income tax in Scotland

Derek MacMillan, CitizenM Glasgow
Tourist tax and financial support to increase Glasgow tourism

Stuart Lamont, Cornerstone Asset Management
“Once in a generation” definition

Stuart Lamont, Cornerstone Asset Management
Scottish Independence vote result

Derek Todd, Deaf Scotland
Improved communication and availability of communication support across the country

Louise Mooney, Linda Scott Associates
Taxation on red meat sales in the UK

Ronald Smith, Ronald H Smith & Co Ltd
Oil pricing

Ed Johnston, Coverall FA
Potholes on our roads

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