Image copyright PA An SNP MP has questioned why the UK government"s Scotland Office has seen its budget increase by 20% over the past five years.
Margaret Ferrier said the increase came at the same time as a real-terms cut in the Scottish government budget.
And she claimed the devolution of new powers to Holyrood meant the Scotland Office was now a “zombie department”.
The UK government said it was right that the department was resourced for the challenges of the year ahead.
A spokeswoman said: “This year the Scotland Office has ensured the successful passage of the Scotland Act, making the Scottish Parliament one of the most powerful devolved governments in the world.
“It is right we are resourced for the challenges in 2017 as we continue to deliver the remaining powers as well as making sure we get the best deal for Scotland and the whole of the UK as we leave the EU.”
Figures show the Scotland Office real terms budget, excluding non-voted election expenditure, has increased..
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