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Written question asked by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 November 2010.


Devolved Administrations: Deficit Reduction

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what arrangements are in place for discussions with Ministers in the devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to take forward the Government's objectives in relation to deficit reduction.
Answer

The UK Government are always willing to engage with Ministers from the devolved Administrations to discuss the Government's objectives in relation to deficit reduction. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury will continue to have regular bilateral and quadrilateral discussions with Finance Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to discuss a variety of issues including deficit reduction.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4221; 722 c372-3WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Northern Ireland Public expenditure Scotland Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk