SNP SUPPORT INCREASE IN INVESTMENT IN RENFREWSHIRE SOUTH
Holyrood has backed the SNP’s budget plans, offering economic stability in the face of Brexit while giving a cash boost to the NHS, schools and other vital services.
Despite Westminster cuts of almost £2 billion in a decade to Scotland’s block resource grant, the SNP is proposing additional funding of almost £730 million for Scotland’s health and care services – including £2,231.20 million for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
Under the deal reached, Renfrewshire Council will receive an additional £2.941 million from the Scottish Government and East Renfrewshire Council will receive £1.787 million, on top of a total overall settlement of £11.1bn.
The budget also includes more than £180 million to raise attainment in schools, and almost £500 million for the expansion of early learning and childcare.
SNP MSP Tom Arthur said:
“With the UK government in complete chaos, the SNP in government are offering certainty and stability with a budget which protects public services, supports the economy, and helps build a fairer country.
“This budget uses our powers in a progressive way in order to protect and invest in our public services – with a major boost for the NHS.
“Giving our schools, hospitals and other vital services in Renfrewshire South the money they need to deliver better services for our communities is vital to this government. This is why I welcome Holyrood’s support for the budget.”