Scottish Parliament

HC Deb 28 February 1996 vol 272 cc596-7W

32. Mr. Bill Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received about the effect of a Scottish Parliament on economic growth and job creation. [15817]

Mr. Michael Forsyth

It is widely accepted by the business community throughout Scotland that a Scottish Parliament with tax-raising powers would have a detrimental effect on economic growth and job creation.