Midlothian councillors are being asked to lead the way in the fight against tax dodgers amid claims two-thirds of the Scottish public want company ethics to be considered in public contracts.
A motion going before elected members on Tuesday will urge the local authority to approve a Councils for Fair Tax declaration.
It will mean the council agrees to lead by example and ensure contractors pay their fair share of employment taxes where possible, refuse to use offshore vehicles for the purchase of land or property and seek clarity on the ownership of suppliers among other things.
