It’s always a great pleasure to visit Scotland, and a particular pleasure to be at the Investment Summit. I should start by explaining that the Bank of England, despite its name, is by no means solely an English institution. We serve the people of the United Kingdom, right across our country. To that end we have twelve regional agencies covering the whole country. These agents are our eyes and ears on the economy, talking every day to a large number of business contacts about their experiences and expectations. Our Agent in Scotland, Will Dowson is here today, and if you want a real read on the Scottish economy I ... (full story)