Does Scotland contribute more cash and or GDP to UK than it gets back from UK?

The question of whether Scotland contributes more cash and or GDP to the UK than it gets back is a complex one. There are a number of different ways to measure this, and the results can vary depending on the methodology used.

One way to measure Scotland's contribution to the UK is to look at its fiscal deficit. This is the difference between the amount of money the Scottish government spends and the amount of money it raises in revenue. In 2018-19, Scotland's fiscal deficit was £10.2 billion, or 6.4% of Scottish GDP. This means that Scotland spent £10.2 billion more than it raised in revenue.

Another way to measure Scotland's contribution to the UK is to look at its net fiscal balance. This is the difference between the amount of money the Scottish government spends and the amount of money it receives from the UK government in the form of grants and other transfers. In 2018-19, Scotland's net fiscal balance was £6.8 billion, or 4.2% of Scottish GDP. This means that Scotland received £6.8 billion more from the UK government than it spent.

It is also important to note that Scotland is a net contributor to the UK's GDP. In 2018, Scotland's GDP was £163 billion, or 8.1% of UK GDP. This means that Scotland produced £163 billion worth of goods and services, which contributed to the UK's overall economy.

The question of whether Scotland contributes more cash and or GDP to the UK than it gets back is a complex one, and there is no easy answer. The results can vary depending on the methodology used. However, it is clear that Scotland is both a net contributor to the UK's GDP and a net recipient of UK government funding.