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Barnett Formula

Wednesday 5 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Chris Stephens inquired about discussions with the Chancellor regarding additional funding for Northern Ireland under the Barnett formula.
  • The Government confirmed its commitment to abide by the Barnett formula.
  • The Minister stated that the Government is committed to levelling up across all nations of the United Kingdom.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Chris Stephens SNP Glasgow North West
Economy Northern Ireland
Context

Discussions between the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the UK Government on additional funding for Northern Ireland, which is subject to the Barnett formula.

Question

Chris Stephens asks about discussions with the Chancellor regarding additional funding for Northern Ireland under the Barnett formula. He notes that while they welcome the return of the new Executive in Northern Ireland and the new moneys being allocated, he queries whether the Government still intends to abide by the Barnett formula given the Prime Minister's previous opposition.

Answer from Julian Smith (Secretary of State for Northern Ireland)

We absolutely plan to abide by the Barnett formula. This is part of the Government's commitment to levelling up across all nations of the United Kingdom.

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