Independent audit on Holyrood expendature of funds received from Westminster

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

With headlines like Nicola Sturgeon and SNP 'hoarding' UK funding for independence referendum 'war chest' (The Daily Express 14/02/21). and Nicola Sturgeon's independence dream dealt blow as £9.7BN UK fund 'shows union's strength' It is Time for an Independent Audit in to where these funds have gone

Under FOI we can not demand info from a political party. Holyrood is currently 90% SNP controlled, It is common knowledge that Approx £9.7 billion in extra funding has been provided by Westminster to Aide Scotland through the current horrific pandemic, It is time for Holyrood to explain to the public what has happened to that as it seems very little has been spent, while suddenly independence task forces are created. Who is funding those? we want the NAO or an alternative to AUDIT Holyrood

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

Audit Scotland is responsible for auditing the Scottish Government's finances, not the UK Government or Parliament. General scrutiny of Scottish Government spending decisions lies with the Scottish Parliament.
https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/

The Scottish Government also publishes annual financial reports and accounts:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/government-finance/financial-reports-and-accounts/

Timeline

16 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
4 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Mar 2021

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