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.
Supported by: Thomas Kerr