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Alex Salmond pressures Westminster for Scottish oil fund
ALEX SALMOND yesterday stepped up the pressure on Westminster for a Scottish oil fund.
In a letter to Chancellor Alistair Darling, the First Minister also called for a fuel duty regulator to minimise the impact of rising prices.
He argues the soaring price of oil means the Treasury will enjoy a £6.2billion extra windfall in 2008/09.
He wrote: "There is now more than ever a compelling case for Scotland to receive direct access to a share of our revenues.
"I once more call upon you to give Scotland a share of the windfall gain, £500million, to set up an oil fund."
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