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Labour blasts hikes in Scottish Government spending

Alex Salmond has been told to 'tighten his belt' after his administration splashed an extra £10million on 'stationery and hospitality'.

Plans to increase spending on Government administration today came under fire from Labour.

Documents released alongside the 2009/10 Budget Bill last week show a rise in staff spending of more than £15 million.