On his first visit north of the border since being appointed to the post he said the new Conservative-Liberal coalition Government, which is preparing for an emergency budget later this month, would look at the issue.
Extra spending for Scotland will be considered by West-minster, UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has pledged.
On his first visit north of the border since being appointed to the post he said the new Conservative-Liberal coalition Government, which is preparing for an emergency budget later this month, would look at the issue.