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| 'No-one keener' than Cameron on fiscal devolution deal | 'No-one keener' than Cameron on fiscal devolution deal |
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| David Cameron has said "no-one is keener on agreement" than he is over a fiscal framework for Scottish devolution. | David Cameron has said "no-one is keener on agreement" than he is over a fiscal framework for Scottish devolution. |
| The Holyrood and Westminster governments are locked in talks over a financial deal to underpin new powers. | The Holyrood and Westminster governments are locked in talks over a financial deal to underpin new powers. |
| Mr Cameron said he was keen to complete the "very important piece of devolution" in a fair way for Scotland and the rest of the UK. | Mr Cameron said he was keen to complete the "very important piece of devolution" in a fair way for Scotland and the rest of the UK. |
| SNP group leader Angus Robertson warned that "time is running out" for a deal. | SNP group leader Angus Robertson warned that "time is running out" for a deal. |
| Talks over the fiscal framework have been going on for several months, and are yet to be resolved. | Talks over the fiscal framework have been going on for several months, and are yet to be resolved. |
| Holyrood's devolution committee wants a quick conclusion to the matter so any deal can be discussed in the Scottish Parliament before it is dissolved on 23 March ahead of elections in May. | Holyrood's devolution committee wants a quick conclusion to the matter so any deal can be discussed in the Scottish Parliament before it is dissolved on 23 March ahead of elections in May. |
| First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to the prime minister outlining parts of the Scottish government's case over the 'no detriment' principle. | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to the prime minister outlining parts of the Scottish government's case over the 'no detriment' principle. |
| The Smith Commission on further powers said any deal should not impact adversely on Scotland or the rest of the UK, but Ms Sturgeon said the Treasury seemed instead to be trying to decide "what level of detriment that Scotland should bear". | The Smith Commission on further powers said any deal should not impact adversely on Scotland or the rest of the UK, but Ms Sturgeon said the Treasury seemed instead to be trying to decide "what level of detriment that Scotland should bear". |
| At prime minister's questions, Mr Robertson claimed the plans as they stand could cost Scotland £3bn, and said time was running out to deliver a fair deal. | At prime minister's questions, Mr Robertson claimed the plans as they stand could cost Scotland £3bn, and said time was running out to deliver a fair deal. |
| Mr Cameron responded that the deal struck needed to be fair for taxpayers across the UK as well as north of the border. | Mr Cameron responded that the deal struck needed to be fair for taxpayers across the UK as well as north of the border. |
| Analysis by Nick Eardley, BBC Scotland Westminster correspondent | Analysis by Nick Eardley, BBC Scotland Westminster correspondent |
| With the clock ticking, the arguments are heating up. | With the clock ticking, the arguments are heating up. |
| First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accuses the UK government of trying to "systematically reduce the Scottish budget". She claims the deal on the table could cost Scotland £3bn over a decade. | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accuses the UK government of trying to "systematically reduce the Scottish budget". She claims the deal on the table could cost Scotland £3bn over a decade. |
| David Cameron says her party has a "grievance agenda". He wants powers transferred so people can see what ministers at Holyrood are made of. | David Cameron says her party has a "grievance agenda". He wants powers transferred so people can see what ministers at Holyrood are made of. |
| The sides disagree on how close they are to reaching a deal on the fiscal framework. Scottish ministers say there needs to be significant movement, the UK government thinks agreement is within "touching distance". They both say they want agreement on time for the Holyrood elections. | The sides disagree on how close they are to reaching a deal on the fiscal framework. Scottish ministers say there needs to be significant movement, the UK government thinks agreement is within "touching distance". They both say they want agreement on time for the Holyrood elections. |
| But if that is to happen, there will have to be compromise. | |
| Mr Cameron said: "Negotiations are under way, I want us to successfully complete this very important piece of devolution in a fair way. | Mr Cameron said: "Negotiations are under way, I want us to successfully complete this very important piece of devolution in a fair way. |
| "There's an ongoing negotiation to reach a fair settlement, and I would say to the Scottish first minister and the Scottish finance minister they have to recognise there has to be fairness across the rest of the UK too | "There's an ongoing negotiation to reach a fair settlement, and I would say to the Scottish first minister and the Scottish finance minister they have to recognise there has to be fairness across the rest of the UK too |
| "With goodwill, I can tell you that no-one is keener on agreement than me. | "With goodwill, I can tell you that no-one is keener on agreement than me. |
| "I want the SNP, here and in Holyrood, to have to start making decisions. Which taxes are you going to raise, what are you going to do with benefits? | "I want the SNP, here and in Holyrood, to have to start making decisions. Which taxes are you going to raise, what are you going to do with benefits? |
| "I want to get rid of this grievance agenda and let you get on with a governing agenda, so we can see what you're made of." | "I want to get rid of this grievance agenda and let you get on with a governing agenda, so we can see what you're made of." |
| Scottish Secretary David Mundell told MPs that the Scottish and UK governments are "within touching distance" of a fiscal framework deal. | Scottish Secretary David Mundell told MPs that the Scottish and UK governments are "within touching distance" of a fiscal framework deal. |
| Labour's Ian Murray had claimed that tennis star Andy Murray's newborn daughter could win Wimbledon before a deal is done. | Labour's Ian Murray had claimed that tennis star Andy Murray's newborn daughter could win Wimbledon before a deal is done. |
| However, Mr Mundell welcomed Ms Sturgeon's letter to Mr Cameron as good progress on the matter, saying: "We are within touching distance of striking a deal and I remain optimistic that we will do so. | However, Mr Mundell welcomed Ms Sturgeon's letter to Mr Cameron as good progress on the matter, saying: "We are within touching distance of striking a deal and I remain optimistic that we will do so. |
| "Until everything is agreed, nothing is agreed. But considerable progress has been made on all these issues. I very much welcome what the first minister said in her letter, that the finance secretary is going to bring forward revised proposals from the Scottish government. | "Until everything is agreed, nothing is agreed. But considerable progress has been made on all these issues. I very much welcome what the first minister said in her letter, that the finance secretary is going to bring forward revised proposals from the Scottish government. |
| "That's what a negotiation involves, revised proposals as a negotiation progresses and that's exactly what the government is doing. | "That's what a negotiation involves, revised proposals as a negotiation progresses and that's exactly what the government is doing. |
| "Both sides have done the dance - let's do the deal." | "Both sides have done the dance - let's do the deal." |