Scottish government rejects living wage
Procurement Bill fails to include campaign call
Campaigners yesterday slammed the Scottish government's failure to make the living wage a prerequisite for public sector contracts.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the new Procurement Reform Bill aimed to promote an approach that was "both business friendly and socially responsible."
Ms Sturgeon said: "Changes to public procurement rules will ensure Scotland retains its place as a world leader in public procurement reform."
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