The difference in scale is substantial.I read with interest the section in the white paper on research councils, which states:“With independence, we would intend to negotiate with the Westminster Government a fair funding formula for Scotland’s contribution based on population share but taking reasonable account of the fact that the amount of research funding received by Scottish institutions may reflect higher or lower levels of funding.”I have read and re-read that sentence, and I am still none the wiser as to what it means.