Companies in the north-east are calling for extra support - as the chancellor prepares to make his summer economic statement this afternoon.
Rishi Sunak is expected to outline further measures designed to help the economy recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
The Scottish Government has written to him calling for an £80 billion package to stimulate economic growth, including a cut in VAT.
That is one move backed by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association.
Colin Wilkinson is managing director of the organisation:
We have also been speaking to the Federation of Small Businesses to find out its hopes for the chancellor's statement.
David Groundwater is development manger for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire:
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