SCC Comment on Scottish Government Covid-19 Statement – 30th March 2022
Commenting on the First Minister’s Covid-19 update today, Dr Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce said:
“Scotland’s businesses want to see the removal of all remaining legal requirements linked to Covid-19. Continuous delays are deeply disappointing.
“Even with the phased approach now announced by the First Minister, Covid rules remain more stringent in Scotland now than in England or Wales and the lack of a four-nations approach is causing concern, particularly its impact on a potentially unequal economic recovery.
“Tourism, for example, will be hit by this decision as the prolonging of Covid-19 rules is likely to make Scotland less attractive than other destinations, just as people are starting to think about booking Easter, spring and summer breaks here.
“Businesses continue to be vigilant and do everything they can to keep their employees, clients, and customers safe, having already invested millions into preventative measures over the course of the pandemic.
“The Scottish Government accept we need to learn to live with the virus, however, pushing back decisions delays a return to normality and sustained economic recovery.”
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