Business leaders voice concern over late referendum date

CBI Scotland today called for an early vote on Scottish independence in order to focus attention on getting people back to work and getting the economy back in good shape.

Ruth Davidson said:

"This is yet further proof that the continuing constitutional uncertainty is damaging business in Scotland. Several leading businessmen have already voiced their concerns at Alex Salmond's continued dithering over holding a referendum on independence.

"Now, one of the country's leading business organisations has expressed similar fears that unless we have this vote sooner rather than later, Scotland's economy could suffer. The fate of Scotland's future is more than one man's ego and we need to concentrate on getting Scotland working again.

"Scotland and Scottish business needs certainty and clarity, so the SNP should get on with holding their referendum."

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