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Scotland receives money from the UK government in the form of a block grant. Scottish companies and residents also pay taxes to the UK government. At this point
by matthewmacleod 13y ago
Scotland receives money from the UK government in the form of a block grant. Scottish companies and residents also pay taxes to the UK government. At this point in time, Scotland contributes more in taxes than it receives through the block grant.
- bencollier49 13y agoIncorrect, or at least misleading, depending on your terms of reference. Fact check: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16477990 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16477990
- matthewmacleod 13y agoNo, it's not. From your linked article: The basic facts are that Scotland accounts for 8.4% of the UK population, 8.3% of the UK's total output and 8.3% of the UK's non-oil tax revenues - but 9.2% of total UK public spending. In other words, "if you ignore one of Scotland's major economic outputs."