Scotland should have fiscal independence

Leading economists say that the Scottish parliament should be given complete control over taxation and spending in Scotland. Making the devolved administration fully responsible for raising its own funds would, they say, force the Scottish Executive to be more accountable for its spending decisions.

Welcoming the proposal, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), John Swinney, said, “I want to see that the wealth of Scotland works for the people of Scotland.” But other parties have been more sceptical.