Scots businesses in the dark about EU vote

More than half of Scottish small businesses do not feel well informed about the European Union (EU) referendum.

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) survey also found more than half of the 520 firm owners quizzed have decided how they will cast their ballot on June 23.

Asked how well informed they felt about the forthcoming referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union, 11% of firms said they did not feel at all informed while 42% said not very well informed.

A further 29% said they felt informed, 8% very well informed, 9% said neither informed nor uninformed, and 1% did not know.

Asked to select a statement which best described their position regarding the referendum, 39% said they have always known how they will vote while 17% have made a firm decision.

A further 20% said they have made a decision but could change their mind while 23% are undecided. The governance of the EU and free movement of people were the top concerns.