By John Stevens For Daily Mail David Cameron has accused the First Minister of ‘desperate’ tactics over his claim that separation will protect the NHS from privatisation. The Prime Minister stressed health is devolved to Holyrood and controversial changes at Westminster cannot be imposed on Scots. Alex Salmond, who went green bowling in Arbroath with Scotland's Commonwealth medallists today, has argued that NHS budget cuts south of the border would be replicated in Scotland – despite the fact Holyrood has received an extra £1.3billion from Westminster over five years. First Minister Alex Salmond visits Abbey Bowling Club in Arbroath, where he played a game of bowls with Commonwealth Bowling gold medalist Darren Burnett and Sport Minister Shona Robison
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The Prime Minister said health is already devolved to Holyrood
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Mr Salmond said NHS cuts in England would be replicated in Scotland
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Scottish Government's spending on private contractors has risen by 25%
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