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    Responding to Lib Dem leader Tavish Scott, Mr Salmond said: "I think if there is t he opportunity to either re-establish a new bank with a Scottish headquarters, or indeed a Scottish-owned bank, that would be good for customers, good for competition and a good thing for Scotland." Previously, the Scottish Government had refused to comment on stories of TSB being set up as a standalone bank or lend support for the move by Scottish businessmen, possibly including the chairman of the Noble Group Ben Thomson. Full Article at The Scotsman
    I think if there is t he opportunity to either re-establish a new bank with a Scottish headquarters, or indeed a Scottish-owned bank, that would be good for customers, good for competition and a good thing for Scotland.
    Alex Salmond – Alex Salmond SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago
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    SOURCE: The Scotsman 3 weeks ago

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