Scotland’s Fiscal Framework Debate

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Department: Scotland Office

Scotland’s Fiscal Framework

Alberto Costa Excerpts
Wednesday 24th February 2016

(8 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alberto Costa Portrait Alberto Costa (South Leicestershire) (Con)
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Is it not time that we heard from the Scottish Government detailed plans to devolve power down to the Scottish communities? Devolution should not stop at Holyrood.

David Mundell Portrait David Mundell
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I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I am sure that he will have read my speech of 21 December delivered in Glasgow City chambers making exactly the case for devolution within Scotland. Unfortunately, in recent times, Scotland has become one of the most centralised countries in terms of government. The new Scottish Government that will be elected in May should devolve further powers. The best way to achieve that is to elect more Conservative MSPs under Ruth Davidson’s leadership.