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Written question asked by Lembit Opik (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 28 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2005. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Thursday, 8 December 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.


Comprehensive Spending Review

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Barnett formula will apply to the outcome of the 2007 comprehensive spending review; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The funding arrangements for the devolved Administrations are set out in the Statement of Funding Policy published in July 2004. The Government have no plans to replace the Barnett formula.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c1447W;440 c1447W; 33777
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Devolution Public expenditure
Link
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