As-it-happened: Scottish budget 2013/14

Key Points

• Finance Secretary John Swinney outlined his spending plans for 2013/14 before MSPs at the Scottish Parliament.
• The SNP Cabinet minister said ahead of his address that his plan was for a "relentless pursuit of economic growth".
• Mr Swinney signalled an end to the public sector pay freeze for about 28,000 staff in Scotland who will receive a 1% rise.