An open letter to the people of Scotland from 150 business owners and job creators.

Opinion polls consistently show significant majority support for home rule, devo max or full fiscal autonomy. Whichever term is used, the definition of devo max is clear: all powers transferred from Westminster to Scotland with the exception of shared monetary policy, defence and foreign affairs.

Extensive new powers - as close to federalism as possible - were promised to the people of Scotland by the No campaign during the referendum and, if implemented, would provide the Scottish Government with the powers required to generate strong and sustainable economic growth, create jobs and increase shared prosperity. We support a progression towards full fiscal responsibility, transferring meaningful economic powers to Scotland, and then a staged implementation of full fiscal responsibility (home rule).

For generations, fiscal transfers from Scotland to the rest of the UK have slowed investment in economic growth in Scotland. As a result Scotland's economic productivity and participation are consistently low compared to equivalent small countries around the world. Full fiscal responsibility will free Scotland's economy from Westminster's centralised control, allowing the Scottish government to implement precisely tailored policies to help Scottish business compete in global markets, moving our economy closer to the higher levels of growth enjoyed by similar small to medium sized European nations.

The political debate in this General Election should be focused on how we boost Scottish growth with a full package of distinctive economic policies that match the needs of Scotland's economy. By doing so we can we attract added investment, create jobs and grow our economy faster than is possible under Westminster control. As a result, we will generate increased revenues to reduce the deficit through growth, whilst tackling inequality.

We also believe full fiscal responsibility north of the border should come with increased devolution for the other nations and regions of these islands. In the interests of all UK citizens, the process of moving away from centralised London control should start on May 7th.

All named signatories have signed in a personal capacity.

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp

Founder and Chief Executive

Rob Aberdein, partner Aberdein Considine

Sandy Adam, chairman Springfield Properties Group Ltd

Lynn Adams, owner The George Bar

Andy Anderson, proprietor, Memo Publishing Services

David Anderson, Chief Executive AP Systems

Jillian Anderson, Director Kilpatrick Blane Services Limited

John Anderson, Director Hammur IT Services

Richard Arnott, Director Sintra Management Services Limited

Tony Banks, Chairman Balhousie Care Group

Muriel Barclay, Director Muriel Barclay Limited

Robin Barclay, Director R J Barclay Developments Limited

Scott Barr, Director Ecoheat Scotland Limited

Linda Barrack, Director Baby Bliss

Alastair Barron, Director Barron Wright Partnerships

Frances Barron, Owner Dessert Depot

Mark Barry, Director Taranis Flooring Limited

Lorna Bates, Owner Halymyres Farm & Stables

Ruth Black, Owner Anna MacNeil

Elizabeth Blair, Partner Reid Blair Solicitors

Eva Bolander, Director Bestla Design and Hayburn House Limited

Bill Borland, Partner Hell Bent Productions Limited

Phil Borland, Owner West Coast Corals

Nick Bowles, Director Web Craft UK Limited

Andrew Braes, Director Braes Livestock

Kenneth Braes, Owner Firm of K R Braes

Dorothy Breckenridge, Director C-N-Do Scotland

Arran Brown, Director 3D Drawing Office

Chris Brown, Director Lighthouse Projects

Karen Brownlee, Director Karen's Kitchen Buffet Service

Russell Bruce, Partner Diverse Marketing

Forbes Bryce, Director Freshwater Business Coaching

Bert Bryden, Director T-Shirtprinting Limited

Daryll Buchanan, Director Push Oxygen

Patrick Byrne, CEO Pursuit Marketing

David Cairns, Chairman & Managing Director Prisimtech

Bobby Campbell, Director Technology Contracts

Iain Campbell, Director Bally Grant Limited

Stephen Campbell, Owner SEC Joiners & Builders Oban

Sheila Candy, Director Forecast Sculptures

Joseph Cannon, Director Flava Coffee Company Limited

Anne Carson, Director Anne Carson

Mary-Anne Case, Owner Blackhall Framing Gallery

Michael Cassidy, Partner Christinas Homecare Services

Jim Chalmers, Director J Chalmers & Associates

Stephen Chalmers, Director Altogether Travel

Alan Clark, Partner Clark's Bakery

John Clark, Managing Director Belmont Communications Ltd

Keith Clews, Managing Director E F A Project Services

Chris Cook, Director Nordic Enterprise Trust

Samantha Cooper, Director 23 Enigma Limited

Claire Corridan, Director Nethan Valley Veterinary Centre

Bob Costello, Managing Director Sidlaw Executive travel(Scotland )Ltd

Alison Craven, Director Walker Craven Properties

Rick Curran, Director Wideopenspace Limited

Adam Davidson, Owner Bo-Concept Scotland

Morag Davidson, Director Indigospring (Scotland) Ltd

Alan Dickson, Director Bradshaw Nursey Limited

Robert Duncan Director HSC (Highland) Limited

Stephen Duncan, Director Designovation Consultancy Services Limited

David Dwyer, Director Inspire Web Development

George Elliot, Director MWB Recruitment Limited

Linda Ferguson, Director Fergus Neilson Limited

Alan Ferrier, Director of Operations I Win Scotland Limited

Adam Findlay, Managing Director Original FM

Morag Findlay, Director Ecrude Design Ltd

Athole Fleming, Managing Director Athole Design

David Fleming, Director Trinity Computer Consultancy Limited

Fiona Ford, Director Fords Daily Legal

Alison Forsyth, Director Forsyth Legal Limited

Mabel Forsyth, Director Pink Pig Cards

Alasdair Fraser, Director All Points North Press Agency Limited

Robbie Fraser, Director Pure Magic films

Philip Galloway, Director P G Couriers Limited

Alistair George, Owner Canongate Studios

John Gibson, Director Broxburn Properties

Mark Gillan, Director Skoosh Media Ltd

Mark Greer, Owner Art Hier Framing

Jim Greig, CEO Go Country

Alan Haggarty, Owner Offal Productions

David Halliday, Partner Halliday Campbell AS

George Hanlon, Director Double Image Designs Limited

David Henderson, Director The Poster Company

Gordon Henderson, Garden Centre Owner Foxlane Garden Centre

Alan Hogan, Proprietor Lochness Motor Homes

Richard Hosking, Director Richard Hosking

Rosemary Hunter, Director 101 Dimensions Limited

Lesley Hutt, Director Lesley Hutt Architect

John Innes , British Venture Capitalist of the Year & Venture Capital Chief Executive of the Year, former Chief Executive Amor Group

Rona Insch, Director Rona Insch Limited

Khalid Javid, Director KA Javid and Co

Keith Jones, Managing Director Jones Computer Consultancy

George Kelly, Director George Kelly Higashi Shotokan Karate

Alex Kinnear, Director MerVen

Alan Knight, Documentary Film Maker Alan Knight

Michael Lally, Director T&M Contracts

Alasdair Langlands, Director Langlands Health & Fitness Limited

George Lappin, Director Pinmar 1st Aid

Helen Lewis, Owner Garden Tamers

Derek Louden, Financial Director & Company Secretary ITP Solutions Ltd

Marion MacArthur, Owner Mondocellos

Allan MacDonald, Director Premier Card & Marketing Limited

Helen MacDonough, Managing Director Kennedy + Co Hairdressing

Cara Mackay, Business Manager Gillies and Mackay Limited

Marie Macklin CBE, Chief Executive Klin Group

Donald Maclean , Owner Business Cost Consultants

Nasim Malik, Managing Director GFS Mortgages

Rose Mapplebeck, Director Special Cats of Ayr

Cliff Mccabe, Manager Parkland Engineering Limited

Graeme McCormick, Managing Partner Conveyancing Direct

Alan McCusker, Director McCusker Graphics Media Limited

Ian McDougall, Managing Director McDougall Johnstone

Linda McFarlane, Director Reprografix Limited

Lorraine McKechnie, Director Protinam

Frank McKirgan, City Fund Manager

Michael McLintock, Director Adelp Financial Services

Joanne McNally, Owner Cunningcanis Sleekit Feline

Les Meikle, Managing Director Wise Property Care

Derek Millar, Director Treecad Limited

Raymond Moran, Owner The Harbour Fish Bar

David Morrison, Director Sangobeg Investments

Gerry Mulvenna, Director Moving Wifi Limited

Jil Murphy, Co-Founder Thin Red Line

Gary Nicol Director, V F M Scotland Limited

Gillian O'Neil, CEO 29 Studios

Kevin O'Neil, Managing Director 29 Studios

Gary Parker, Managing Director Ayrnet Marketing Ltd

Alastair Philp, Skipper of Fishing Boat, Nemesis BRD115

George Rae, Director Braemax Limited

Frank Rankin, Director I G Scotland

Fiona Savage, Director Fiona Savage Ltd

Brendan Semple, Director TLC Pharmacy Group

James Semple, Managing Director TLC Pharmacy Group.

Kimberley Shepherd, Owner Rock - A - Punk

Alan Simpson, Owner Minute Man Press Paisley

David Smith, Director David Smith

Gerry Strain, Director Document Solutions Ltd

Allan Strang, Director Allan Seal Trips

Gilbert Summers, Partners Scotland Tourism Solutions

John Swan, Director Battery Park Nursery

Alison Tait, Director ACT Business Services

Angus Tulloch, Edinburgh Fund Manager

Sarah Urquhart, Director Sarah Urquhart PR

Alan Waldron, Owner Stirling Bagpipes

Gerry Wallace, MD GEM Lift Services

John Wallace, Director John Wallace

Alistair Warwick, Owner The Art Of Music & The Typehouse

David Watson, Director Family Asset Protection (Scotland) limited

Alistair White, Director Brunord Limited

Rob Wilkinson, Director City Centre Rooms (Edinburgh) limited

David Wood, CEO Northern Oils Group

Alasdair Wylie, Proprietor Kettles of Dunkeld