By Professor John Robertson and Mr Robertson Primary 7 class teacher, Bainsford Primary School, Falkirk (1984). Headlining in the Herald this morning, Scottish Labour’s promise of an extra £134 million for NHS Scotland. Me, 40 years ago: Now, Primary 7, £134 MILLION!!! Sounds great, or does it? Victoria: It might not be Mr Robertson! Me: Why Victoria? Victoria: We’d need to know what percentage that is of the total budget! Me: Exactly! Fast forward to another Primary 7 in 2024 – What is the NHS Scotland budget for this coming year. On your phones, go! Bobbie: £19.5 BILLION! Up 3.4% … Continue reading 11 year-old arithmetic pupils scoff as Scottish Labour promise ‘piddling’ 0.68% extra for NHS