SNP Launch Let Falkirk Flourish Strategy

The SNP in Falkirk district launched their 2007 strategy for the creation of jobs and prosperity at a special meeting held in the Falkirk Stadium, itself a symbol of SNP led regeneration.

Around 40 members of the business community of Falkirk joined SNP members for a Power Point presentation by Jim Mather the SNP Enterprise spokesperson and Alex Neil MSP, convener of the Scottish Parliament's Enterprise Committee. Also present were Michael Matheson MSP, prospective parliamentary candidate for Falkirk West and Annabelle Ewing, prospective parliamentary candidate for Falkirk East.

Members heard a detailed outline of the advantages for local business of the SNP's proposals for cuts in the Small Business Rates.

Members also heard that Scotland had dropped to 30th in the league table of economies under Westminster rule.

Copies of the Let Falkirk flourish document can be downloaded from the Home Page.