Jim Wallace MSP calls for more powers for the Scottish Parliament

12.00.00am GMT Thu 22nd Mar 2007

Former Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and MSP for Orkney, Jim Wallace has used his last speech in the Chamber to call for more powers for the Scottish Parliament.

Mr Wallace said:

"I believe a growing number of people in Scotland support new powers for our Scottish Parliament - many more than support independence.The Steel Commission has made the case for more powers as well as a reformed financial arrangement. This will improve accountability,increase transparency, encourage greater efficiency in the of resources ofresources, and allow this Parliament to exercise fiscal powers which can have a positive influence on the Scottish economy."