date:May 29, 2012
tribution of the budget between member states, which could benefit Scotland. He said: If we do agree a new level on the fairer distribution of the money between member states, then the same principle should be applied through the UK.
It wont be an easy debate, but I think it has some real traction and something we will keep a very close eye on. And I believe the UK government supports fairer distribution and believe it is something we should do in principle.
He outlined the threats to Scotland