Motion · S5M-20716.4 · 4 Feb 2020

No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending

Lodged by Kate Forbes Amendment 3 supporters

The motion

As an amendment to motion S5M-20716 in the name of Murdo Fraser (No Case for Tax Increases or Further Cuts to Public Spending), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "notes that the Scottish Conservative Party's proposals for additional resource spending and tax cuts would cost almost £1.5 billion; further notes that the UK Government has indicated that the Scottish resource budget will increase by £1.1 billion; recognises that £1.5 billion is greater than £1.1 billion; considers this proposal to lack credibility, and recognises that the Scottish Government will present a balanced budget on 6 February that prioritises wellbeing, tackling climate change, reducing child poverty and boosting sustainable economic growth."

Supporters (3)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.