Probe launched amid claims Scotland being 'held back' by Union on global stage

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson (inset) says Scotland is being 'held back' from fulfilling its potential in foreign investment

A GROUP of MPs will investigate whether the UK Government is doing enough to promote Scotland abroad amid claims the country is being held back by the Union.

The Scottish Affairs Committee, chaired by the SNP’s Pete Wishart, has said it will hold an inquiry into how much Westminster is doing to attract investment and international interest in Scotland’s “extraordinary offering”.