Scotland Loves Local Week

That this House celebrates Scotland Loves Local Week which is essential in highlighting the importance of local businesses and social enterprises for the prosperity of our communities; commends Scotland's Towns Partnerships for their hard work leading this campaign; recognises and supports the campaigns theme of Flying the Flag for Local Businesses; notes that, with national pride running high as Scotland competes in the FIFA World Cup, the campaign encourages communities across the country to show their support for local businesses and the people behind them during this competition; further notes the impact that the initiative has on keeping spending local which sustains jobs and strengthens local economies; and appreciates that our local businesses, social enterprises, music venues, bars, cafes and restaurants are essential for a healthy community and wishes them the very best in their campaign.