Letter to the Editor of the Financial Times – Ben Thomson Sir, David Miles and Gerald Holtham (“Scotland is taking more than its share of funds”, July 6) argue that the Barnett formula used to calculate the Edinburgh government’s block grant gives Scotland “more than its share of funding”. This is to miss the point …
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A perfect example of how devolution should operate
Professor James Mitchell – The Herald This week saw the publication of a report that, at first sight, might seem a cure for insomniacs. But the final report of the Independent Commission on Funding and Finance for Wales is important and relevant to Scotland. The commission behind the report was set up by the Labour-Plaid …
Experts warn Calman will lead to higher spending cuts
Economists predict heavy price to pay if devolution commission recommendations are implemented
Joan McAlpine: Scotland should take its lead from this corner of Spain
THERE are many reasons to admire the Basque country. Its adventurous fishermen were the first to discover the Grand Banks and gave the world salt cod.
SCDI in call for more control over tax and spending
The Scottish Parliament should be given greater control over tax and spending to help it to promote sustainable economic growth north of the border, according to the Scottish Council for Development and Industry.
David Torrance: Will timid Scots Tories ever show backbone?
“I WAS chatting to a Tory MSP recently whose comments bleakly encapsulated the fundamental problem with the Scottish Conservative Party.”
Ben Thomson: Give Scots more control of finances
DURING the past two weeks, I have helped launch the independent and non-party political Campaign for Fiscal Responsibility because I believe Scotland should be accountable for raising the money it spends.
Hotel owner joins fight for tax control
Call for Fiscal powers for Holyrood
Hotel boss backs more powers
PROMINENT hotel boss Stewart Spence has backed a campaign for the Scottish Parliament to be given greater tax powers.
Could fiscal independence benefit financial sector employment prospects?
The possible implementation of the Calman Commission’s recommendations – that would transfer more fiscal powers north of the border – has divided opinions in Scotland. However, one upside from an employment perspective is that it could force banks to recruit.