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Ross Thomson

Lanarkshire MSP backs 'Open the Books' Bill to increase financial transparency of Scottish Government

Meghan Gallacher is backing plans to introduce an 'Open the Books' Bill to increase financial transparency of the Scottish Government.

The Conservative Central Scotland list MSP said the proposal for a Member’s Bill at Holyrood would end the SNP’s “secrecy” and deliver better value for taxpayers in Central Scotland.

Under the proposals, the bill would require the Scottish Government to publish a quarterly update of the budget, including a statement from the Finance Secretary.

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