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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Coronavirus update

10 June 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Matt Hancock

Local GovernmentNHSNorthern IrelandScotlandWales

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At a glance

Key points

  • The government is allocating 300 million to local authorities in England for COVID-19 outbreak plans.
  • Funding allocations are based on the 2020/21 Public Health Grant allocations.
  • Additional funding is provided to Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland via the Barnett formula.

Issue summary

The statement provides details on the allocation of £300 million in funding to local authorities across England for developing and implementing COVID-19 outbreak plans.

Action requested

The detailed allocations are based on the 2020/21 Public Health Grant allocations, reflecting public health needs. Additional funds are also allocated via the Barnett formula for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Key facts

  • £300 million funding for local authorities in England.
  • £57 million additional funding for devolved administrations (£29m to Scotland, £18m to Wales, £10m to Northern Ireland).
  • Allocation formula based on the 2020/21 Public Health Grant allocations.
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