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Budget 2020: Scottish Block Grant

Wednesday 25 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Secretary of State has regular discussions with the Chancellor and Cabinet colleagues.
  • These discussions include how the Government can assist Scotland during challenges.
  • An extra 1.9 billion cash boost for Scotland has been announced, bringing the total covid-19 funding for Scotland to nearly 2.7 billion.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Robin John Millar Con Scotland
Scotland
Context

Discussions between the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Chancellor regarding the Budget's effect on Scotland.

Question

What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect of Budget 2020 on the Scottish Government's block grant?

Answer from Alister Jack (Secretary of State for Scotland)

I have regular discussions with the Chancellor, and all my Cabinet colleagues, on how the Government can help Scotland through these challenges. This includes an extra £1.9 billion cash boost for Scotland, bringing the covid-19 funding to nearly £2.7 billion for Scotland.

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