Public sector pay freeze the only way to deal with Labour’s debt legacy

Reports today state the Scottish Government is going to implement a one year pay freeze in the public sector, with the aim of saving 10,000 jobs.

Scottish Conservatives first called for a public sector pay freeze in January of this year.

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

“We would rather people were in work with a pay freeze than out of work with no freeze at all. The Scottish Government’s position is very welcome news, as Scottish Conservatives have been calling for a pay freeze in the public sector since January. This pay freeze should not affect the very lowest paid but apply to those in the public sector earning over £21,000 a year.

“A public sector pay freeze would protect jobs and help secure the recovery. To deal with Labour’s legacy of debt we have little choice but to take this action.

“We will be holding the Scottish Government to this pledge and, if anything, we would like to see a pay freeze for at least two years to protect more jobs. It is the only way to help Scotland out of Labour’s mess.”



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