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Scotland: public sector expenditure by sector 2016/2017

Total public sector expenditure in Scotland in 2016/2017, by sector (Figures are expressed in millions of British Pounds, except where otherwise indicated)
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The data displays public sector expenditure in Scotland in 2016/2017, by sector. Government expenditure was highest on social protection, with approx. 23.8 billion GBP, almost double that spent on health.

Social protection 23782
Health 12657
Education and training 8162
General public services 5571
Accounting adjustments 5126
Defence 3053
Public order and safety 2747

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