Jenny Gilruth: “I am today announcing that the Government will establish an independent panel to undertake a rapid review of the…”

This has been a constant programme of engagement between my officials and between Edinburgh Council officials in relation to the support they wanted.

The significant increase in income tax revenues shows that the decisions which this Government has taken are helping to deliver additional funding for measures to ease the cost of living like the Scottish Child payment, free prescriptions…

I hear the point. I think ultimately this is a matter for the council to lead on.

The latest GERS stats show that total and devolved revenues grew faster than spending – showing in particular that in the areas where our Government has control, we are delivering sustainable finances.