§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what effect cuts in public expenditure programmes will have on the Scottish Assembly's block grant; and what is the expected reduction in that block grant at constant prices in the year 1978–79 when compared with the current financial year.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonSince the Scottish administration does not yet exist it is not possible to say what agreement would be reached with its members regarding the size of the block fund or the effect of any planned cuts in public expenditure.