Context
The SNP member is concerned about the impact of proposed cuts to disability support on Scotland's budget through the Barnett formula. He references a specific government policy that may reduce funding.
Question
We know that if the Government today pass their disgraceful, discriminatory and, some say, illegal cuts to disability support, that will almost certainly lead to a reduction in the Scottish budget as a result of the Barnett formula. That is a deliberate choice that Scottish Labour MPs will be making if they support these cuts, and for which they must answer to their constituents. Will the Chancellor or the Minister tell them, this House and, indeed, the nation exactly how many millions of pounds they will voting to take out of the pockets of disabled and vulnerable people in Scotland, many of whom voted for Labour almost a year ago?
Answer from Darren Jones (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
One thing I can tell the Scottish people, and indeed the House, is that it is this Labour Government who have given the largest real-terms increase in spending to the Scottish Government since devolution began—billions and billions of pounds of extra money is going to the Scottish National party Government in Holyrood. On devolved matters, it is for the SNP Government to be accountable for the delivery of public services to people in Scotland, where they are failing on everything from the NHS to welfare and the economy.
Not addressed: The specific amount of money that cuts to disability support would result in being taken from Scotland's budget was not provided.
How: Redirecting Blame Onto The Snp For Failing On Public Services
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