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A lot of ‘promises’,  but little detail on how they would be funded; especially in an independent Scotland

Outlining ScotGov’s priorities last week, FM Nicola Sturgeon said action would be taken to phase out the need for petrol & diesel vehicles by 2032 and fast-track the development of a Scotland wide charging network.  The FM also unveiled plans for a Scottish National Investment Bank to deliver long term financial support for innovative industries.

As part of the commitment to closing the poverty related attainment gap, the FM said an Education bill will be the centrepiece of the legislative programme for the year ahead, with major reforms also taking place in health & justice and a review of local democracy.
Researched Links:

ScotGov:  Programme for Government

ScotGov:  A nation with ambition

ScotGov:  Bold plan to shape Scotland

WWF Scotland:  ‘Green’ Programme for Government welcomed

HMT:  Scotland to pioneer future of global oil & gas industry

Scotland Office - UK Government reaction to GERS

Does Scotland want the UK (basically the English taxpayers) to start questioning all funding, including the Barnett formula?

Telegraph:  Scots enjoy £1,460 more public spending each despite oil crash
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