New era in public spending and public services: Independent Budget Review Group report vindicates Scottish Conservative calls

The Independent Budget Review Group, established at the request of the Scottish Conservatives, has published its report today.

Derek Brownlee MSP, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Sustainable Growth, says:

"This is a total vindication of everything we have said in the Parliament for years and a wake up call to the other Parties.

"This is a new era in public spending and public services, and nobody should underestimate the scale of the challenges ahead.

"The report has taken 5 months to produce and sets out the tough choices we must face up to deal with the horrific legacy of Labour's debt and deficit.

"It deserves full and serious consideration and a full engagement with corporate and civic Scotland, and there must be an early debate in the Scottish Parliament.

"Scottish Conservatives have so far been a lone voice at Holyrood in being prepared to put savings on the table. It is time for all parties to get a grip and work together to take the difficult decisions. We will not shirk our responsibilities, the others must not shirk theirs."

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