The Union Flag is to be plastered across big money projects paid for by the UK taxpayer to show the public where their taxes are spent . Ministers will announce tomorrow the plan to brand roads , flood defences and broadband hubs with the message 'Funded by the UK Government . It will be used on projects across the UK , but will prove provocative in Scotland where the move to highlight UK spending will be seen as a challenge to supporters of independence . The new logo will be unveiled by ministers tomorrow , and will be used on any project funded by the UK taxpayer . Treasury minister Danny Alexander , who is a Scottish MP , will unveil the logo which will spring up in every area 'from Cornwall to Caithness ' Treasury minister Danny Alexander , who is a Scottish MP , will unveil the logo which will spring up in every area 'from Cornwall to Caithness ' . Under the plan , any firm who wins a UK government contract will have to agree to display the logo on the finished work . Treasury insiders insist that the logo is not designed to challenge Scottish nationalists , but promote the need for investment across the UK . 'It is just a reminder to people that this is where their money is going . ' a source said . The use of the logo will seek to emphasise that major investment in big money projects is only possible thanks to the strong economic growth , and Scotland as a result of remaining in the UK . However , some areas of infrastructure are devolved , so will not apply in Scotland . The logo will also draw comparisons with a similar image used on foreign aid sent around the world funded by Britain . It copies a long-standing Brussels agreement which sees the EU flag displayed on infrastructure which it has funded . The Treasury says that there is £466billion of new projects in the pipeline , which the Government is helping to fund using public money . Mr Alexander said : ' I 've prioritised infrastructure in this government because only long-term investments will support UK businesses and get the public finances and economy on a firm footing . 'It 's only right that we recognise the contribution of the UK taxpayer in supporting this economic growth , which is why I 'm delighted to launch these Union Jack plaques , which will proudly adorn infrastructure investments from roads in Cornwall to broadband in Caithness . ' The move will draw comparisons with a similar logo used on foreign aid sent around the world funded by Britain . The plan has been drawn up with Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude , who said : 'As part of our long term economic plan , this government is investing in our nation 's physical and digital infrastructure . 'Whether it 's High Speed 2 investment in the Northern Powerhouse or superfast broadband connecting Cornwall and Wales , all future infrastructure projects funded for by UK taxpayers will carry this simple UK flag branding . ' In 2012 a similar logo was introduced for foreign aid funding , which included the Union Flag and the words : UK aid from the British people ' . Under official rules , its use is not optional but 'is a condition of accepting funding from DFID ' . Despite the insistence that the logo is not designed to counter Scottish independence calls , ministers are understood to be concerned about the rise in support for the SNP since voters in Scotland rejected independence in the historic referendum held in September . The use of the logo is seen as a small step in shoring up support for the UK north of the border , with the SNP set to make big gains in May 's general election . In the event of a hung Parliament , Labour could be forced to depend on nationalist MPs for support , raising the prospect of a second referendum on independence . SNP deputy leader Stewart Hosie described the plaques as a 'silly gimmick ' which did not disguise the coalition 's cuts to overall infrastructure spending and Scotland 's capital budget . He said : 'Putting a sticker on projects is a silly gimmick by Danny Alexander and his Tory bosses , which ca n't cover over the fact that his government at Westminster has slashed infrastructure spending - destroying jobs and delaying economic recovery - including cutting Scotland 's capital budget by a quarter . 'Despite this , the Scottish Government is delivering over £11 billion of investment over the three years to 2015-16 . Instead of the huge cuts imposed by Danny Alexander and the Tories , people across the UK would prefer more infrastructure investment , and fewer gimmicks . '
Provocative Treasury move to put Union Flag on all state-funded projects . Roads , flood defences and broadband hubs will all be branded with logo . Plan drawn up to hammer home the benefits of infrastructure spending . The plan is for a new national flag design that would replace the current one in time for next year's Commonwealth Games.