Scottish Consolidated Fund
The Scottish Consolidated Fund is the main fund operated by the Scottish Parliament. It receives a block grant from the UK Parliament's Consolidated Fund[1] plus the operational receipts of the Scottish Government. The fund operates under the Scotland Act 1998.
In 2010-2011, Westminster paid a block grant of £26.8 billion.[2]
References
- ↑ "A fund of money, the Scottish Consolidated Fund, is provided by Westminster to finance the Parliament and provide its budget", scotland-solicitors.co.uk
- ↑ "Annual Report 2011" (PDF). Scotland Office and Office of the Advocate General for Scotland.
See also
External links
- The receipts and payments account for the Scottish Consolidated fund for the period 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004
- Report on the 2006/2007 Audit, by Audit Scotland
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