See www.lobbying.scot St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG www.gov.scot The Deputy First Minister confirmed at the time of the EBR announcement to Parliament, and more recently at a meeting with NFU Scotland, that the ring fenced funds that had been subject to reprioritisation will return to the portfolio in future years. Exactly when the money will be returned to the portfolio will be part of future budget discussions.