SCC comment on Scottish Government GDP stats for May
Commenting on GDP figures for May published today by the Scottish Government, Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
“The GDP stats for the month of May from the Scottish Government show a modest rise in economic activity. However, the disparity with pre lockdown figures clearly demonstrate the harsh reality facing companies across Scotland who are faced with the challenge of stimulating demand and managing new ways of operating.
“The Scottish & UK Government must work with business to accelerate investment to stimulate demand and protect jobs as well as providing long-term targeted support for the most affected sectors.’’
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Notes to editors:
- From the Scottish Government – Monthly GDP Estimate for May.
*The Monthly GDP statistics are designated by the Scottish Government as experimental official statistics. All results are provisional and subject to relatively high levels of uncertainty, according to the Scottish Government.
