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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)

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

Scotland: public sector expenditure by sector 2016/2017

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