Devolution

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 February 1975.

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Photo of Mr William Whitelaw Mr William Whitelaw , Penrith and The Border 12:00, 3 February 1975

I accept that the people of Scotland pay the same contribution as those in other parts of the United Kingdom, but the hon. Gentleman must accept that a considerable amount of money is provided by the United Kingdom Exchequer towards many of the services to which I referred. That is the point which the hon. Gentleman and his Friends must consider.