Entrepreneur and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter has called Scotland's new economic strategy “a long wish list with no magic wand to deliver it”, which he added was neither market tested nor pragmatic.
Earlier today, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes launched the long-awaited 10-year plan, which includes more than 70 actions across the five key themes: entrepreneurial people and culture; new market opportunities; productive businesses and regions; skilled workforce; a fairer and more equal society; and a culture of delivery.
Hunter responded that he would have focussed far more attention on asking the customer what is needed - consulting with the people that are going to generate the jobs and economic prosperity.
