A new study has revealed that two-thirds of Scottish firms believe the SNP administration does not understand the business environment in Scotland.
The results of the new research suggest that the Scottish Government’s New Deal for Business initiative has done little to turn the tide with the business community, with signs the relationship "has either stagnated or deteriorated further".
The study shows nine per cent of Scottish firms agree that the Scottish Government understands the business environment in Scotland, compared to 64 per cent of businesses that disagree.
If you are involved in Scottish business small or large, what do you think?
The findings are the Scottish Business Monitor, a survey of over 350 firms conducted in August and September, produced by the Fraser of Allander Institute think tank at the University of Strathclyde.
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The Scottish Government said it will "keep working with business to improve productivity, bring investment and create high quality jobs".
Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister, said: "We are listening, and there are good examples of business already feeding into policy development."
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