Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 12 March 2026 [Draft]
12 Mar 2026 · S6 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Fiscal Framework
The fiscal framework will always be suboptimal compared with having the full powers of independence.
In the meantime, discussions with the United Kingdom Government on the scope of the next review of the framework are under way. That is an opportunity to examine thoroughly the framework’s current arrangements and secure further improvements that benefit Scotland. I am seeking a more ambitious and broadly scoped review. However, agreement on that must be reached with the UK Government.
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3. John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind)
Ind
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the current fiscal framework is biased against Scotland. (S6O-05629)
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government (Shona Robison)
SNP
The fiscal framework will always be suboptimal compared with having the full powers of independence.In the meantime, discussions with the United Kingdom Gove...
John Mason
Ind
I thank the cabinet secretary for the fact that we are looking for an ambitious review. The fiscal framework was based on our competing with or matching the ...
Shona Robison
SNP
I agree with John Mason that some of the comparators are very challenging. Given the advantages and fiscal position of London and the south-east, it is very ...