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Debate between Frank McNally and Irene Campbell(2 weeks, 4 days ago)
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Frank McNally (Coatbridge and Bellshill) (Lab)
Irene Campbell (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Ian Murray)
We have reset the relationship with the Scottish Government, and I have met the Deputy First Minister numerous times to discuss the autumn Budget and other issues. Between the moment when my right hon. Friend the Chancellor stood up and the moment when she sat down, Scotland was better off to the tune of £4.9 billion in Barnett consequentials alone—again, money that the SNP voted against, but will spend today. I encourage the Scottish Government to use that money to strengthen frontline services, bring down NHS waiting times and lift attainment in our schools. There can be no more excuses. We ended austerity, and it is time that they followed.