Reduction in Scotland's public spending deficit
Scotland's public spending deficit has been cut to 拢13.3bn over the past year, according to official Scottish government statistics.
The Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (Gers) report said the figure represented an 8.3% share of Scotland's GDP - triple the UK figure of 2.4%.
Last year's figures said Scotland spent 拢14.8bn more than it raised in taxes, which has now been revised to 拢14.5bn.
The UK's overall deficit has dropped from 拢121bn in 2012/13 to 拢46bn now.
The independent, government figures can be controversial as debate continues about the economic prospects of an independent Scotland.
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