Business question from William Bain (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 28 January 2010. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.

Business of the House

Will my right hon. and learned Friend give consideration to holding a debate on the benefits to Scotland and the United Kingdom of the Union? Has she had an opportunity in the last week to see the helpful figures from the Scotland Office that put the fiscal benefit of the Union to Scotland at £75.7 billion since 1999? In her view, would that have happened if we had followed the advice of the Opposition parties?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 504 c953-4
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Public expenditure Scotland
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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