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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Devolved government 2025-26 funding

24 March 2026 · Treasury

Proposed by James Murray Labour (Co-op) Ealing North

Local GovernmentNorthern IrelandScotlandWales

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Key points

  • The statement addresses changes to devolved government funding for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for the 2025-26 financial year.
  • The Welsh Government has drawn down 285.901 million in Resource DEL and additional capital amounts from the Wales Reserve.
  • Revised funding totals are provided for each devolved government, covering both resource and capital DEL.

Issue summary

This statement addresses changes to devolved government funding for Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland in the 2025-26 financial year.

Action requested

The Welsh Government has drawn down specific amounts from the Wales Reserve, including £285.901 million in Resource DEL and additional capital amounts. Revised funding totals are provided for each devolved government for both resource and capital DEL.

Key facts

  • The Welsh Government has chosen to draw down £285.901 million in Resource DEL from the Wales Reserve.
  • The Northern Ireland Executive will carry forward an increase of £0.078 million Capital DEL (General).
  • The Welsh Government will return £11.790 million Resource DEL (excluding depreciation).
  • Revised 2025-26 funding totals: Welsh Government - £21,857.988m; Scottish Government - £48,140.127m; Northern Ireland Executive - £19,155.253m.
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