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51.
Mr. Grimond
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why Scotland is now making a greater contribution towards the general services of the United Kingdom.
Mr. J. Stuart
A comparison of the figures in the recent return with those for 1934–35 shows that Scotland's share of local expenditure has remained practically constant but that she has increased her contribution to total revenue. As a result the balance available towards meeting the cost of the general services has increased.