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Fiscal Framework Agreement

Wednesday 8 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Greg Hands inquired about the effectiveness of the 2016 fiscal framework agreement.
  • Alister Jack stated that the Scottish Parliament is more accountable with its tax powers.
  • Alister Jack noted that Scotland is the most highly taxed part of the UK, yet an extra 1.2 billion was allocated to Scotland.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Greg Hands Con Chelsea and Fulham
Scotland
Context

The fiscal framework agreement was signed in February 2016 to manage the financial relationship between the UK and Scottish Governments.

Question

Welcoming Mr Speaker and the new Secretary of State, Greg Hands inquired about recent assessments of the effectiveness of the 2016 fiscal framework agreement. He highlighted that negotiations alternated between London and Edinburgh and noted the creation of a powerful devolved Parliament with tax powers under the Scotland Act 2016.

Answer from Alister Jack (Secretary of State for Scotland)

Welcoming Mr Hands and acknowledging his role in the agreement, Alister Jack stated that the Scottish Parliament is more accountable with its tax powers. He noted regret over Scotland's status as the most highly taxed part of the UK but emphasised the extra £1.2 billion allocated to Scotland in the spending round.

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