Scotland’s Fiscal Framework

Debate between Lord Dunlop and Lord Tebbit

Wednesday 24th February 2016 Lords Chamber

[Lord Dunlop]

As I said, today is the final day of the Scottish Budget. That is why we do not have the fully published document today. There are a few minor technical and implementation issues from the agreement that need to be finalised. However, I have given a commitment to the House, and my strong expectation is that that agreement will be published tomorrow.

[Lord Tebbit (Con)]

My Lords, will there be anywhere a cash limit upon the amount of money which English taxpayers will be required by this agreement to pass across the border for the benefit of Scottish consumers?

[Lord Dunlop]

I can only repeat what I said earlier: there is no additional cost to the taxpayers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.