The Government will today reject Scottish nationalists' call for the Scotland Bill to offer full fiscal autonomy for the

The video discusses the debate in Westminster over a bill granting Scotland tax powers, allowing it to set income tax rates and control certain revenues. The SNP seeks full fiscal autonomy, which would give Scotland control over all taxes and spending, but this could lead to a significant funding gap. The Barnett Formula currently benefits Scotland with higher UK-wide spending allocations. Despite the SNP's push, the government does not support full fiscal autonomy due to potential financial risks. The political landscape is complex, with most Scottish MPs favoring independence, but English and Welsh MPs likely to oppose further devolution.

What powers does the proposed bill grant to Scotland?

• Control over defense and foreign affairs

• Ability to set income tax rates and control a portion of revenue

• Full fiscal autonomy

• Complete independence from the UK

What additional powers is the SNP seeking for Scotland?

• Control over defense and foreign affairs

• Control over only health and education

• Control over all tax and spending

• No additional powers

What financial challenge is associated with the SNP's plan for full fiscal autonomy?

• Increased UK-wide spending

• No financial challenges

• A funding gap of £7 to £10 billion

• A surplus of £10 billion

How many MPs from Scotland are seeking independence according to the transcript?

• None of the MPs

• 56 out of 59 MPs

• All 59 MPs

• Only 3 MPs

What is the likely stance of English and Welsh MPs on the issue of Scotland's fiscal autonomy?

• They will oppose any form of autonomy

• They will remain neutral

• They will likely draw the line

• They will fully support it