In the Scottish Parliament

The member spoke about independence and about currency. Can he confirm what the currency would be in an independent Scotland?

Will the member take an intervention?

Will the member take an intervention?

I am just curious to know why Scotland’s growth figure is half that of the rest of the UK. Can the member please explain that?

Will the member take an intervention?

— to an independence referendum dropped, with the money going towards education.

— and not its obsession with independence. We need more spending on our local authorities so that they can deliver our vital services.

I have taken enough interventions.

I will come on to the waste that this Government makes all over the place.

We are in Scotland. At least there is a bit of clarity from the UK Government.