John Swinney

“Scottish Finance Secretary John Swinney has urged the chancellor to detail Scotland's share of a £185m renewable energy fund when he announces the emergency Budget.”

“Mr Swinney said being able to invest £185m in renewable energy would make 'a crucial contribution to economic recovery'.”

“In a letter to the chancellor he wrote that 'confirmation within the 22 June Budget of the release of the fossil fuel levy surplus ... would be widely welcomed in Scotland and would demonstrate real …”

“the 20% VAT rate would cost health boards an extra £23m a year”

“First Minister John Swinney had approved an extra bank holiday for the Monday”