Scottish Business UK (SBUK) Reaches 10th Anniversary

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Scottish Business UK (SBUK) on the occasion of its 10th anniversary; notes that SBUK is an independent and non-party political organisation that was founded and chaired by Dr Robert Kilgour, with Struan Stevenson as its chief executive; agrees with SBUK’s aim for Scotland to thrive economically as part of the United Kingdom; thanks SBUK for its valued role as a voice for hundreds of businesses that represent a broad range of sectors and employ 10,000 people in Scotland; expresses gratitude for the SBUK’s critical input during the 2014 independence referendum campaign, which resulted in the people of Scotland voting against separation; notes that over the last decade since its formation, SBUK has continued to promote what it sees as the many clear benefits of Scotland’s place in the United Kingdom; agrees with SBUK that ongoing constitutional uncertainty is detrimental to Scottish business confidence and economic growth; agrees with SBUK's statement that “the campaign to break up the UK offers unacceptable disruption for business and public services”; pays tribute to Dr Kilgour and all past and present members of the SBUK advisory council for making a positive, informed and constructive contribution to the constitutional debate, and wishes them every continued success.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

Reform 1

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No contribution in the Official Report cites S7M-02017 by reference.