苏格兰农村企业自2015-2024年以来下降了8%, Rural Scottish businesses fell 8% from 2015–2024 despite national growth, sparking debate over causes and support.

报告显示,Caithness、Sutherland和Ross的中小企业从2015年到2024年下降了8%,尽管苏格兰总体略有增长。 A report reveals an 8% drop in small and medium enterprises in Caithness, Sutherland, and Ross from 2015 to 2024, despite a slight rise in Scotland overall. 苏格兰自由民主党的David Green指责能源成本上升、国家保险涨价、劳动力短缺、交通不便, 要求提供更多支持, Scottish Liberal Democrat David Green blames rising energy costs, National Insurance hikes, workforce shortages, and poor transport, calling for more support and citing £2.5 million for young entrepreneurs and £36 million in business rates relief. SNP MSP Maree Todd强调苏格兰自2006年以来的私营部门增长,从260,000家增加到358,235家,将农村对流行病的挑战归咎于Brexit和Brexit,并指出了SNP的举措,如小企业补贴计划、区域公共汽车票价上限和远北线升级。 SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights Scotland’s private sector growth from 260,000 to 358,235 firms since 2006, attributing rural challenges to the pandemic and Brexit, and points to SNP initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme, regional bus fare caps, and Far North Line upgrades. 双方一致认为,需要更有力的农村经济政策,但在原因和解决办法上存在分歧。 Both parties agree on the need for stronger rural economic policies but differ on causes and solutions.