Engagements

Answer: We are looking at a Calman-like process for Wales; we think that is right, and we will make some announcements and proposals. Let me just say that because the spending reductions in Wales are less than the spending reductions in England, we will find at the end of this Parliament that the difference in spending per head in Wales will be even greater than it is today, so I do not accept the contention that somehow people in Wales are being unfairly targeted with cuts; they are not. They are getting a better deal than some other parts of the United Kingdom.

This is an answer to the Prime Minister's question asked on Wednesday, 16 March 2011 by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru).

Question: Following the emphatic yes vote in the referendum on law-making powers, a series of UK Government Ministers have proposed a Calman-like process for Wales. Will the Prime Minister confirm that reform of the Barnett formula, as advocated by the independent Holtham commission, will be a cornerstone of any wider changes to how the Welsh Government are funded?

Secondary information

Type: Oral answer to question
Reference: 525 c299-300
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Public Expenditure: Wales
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Devolution Wales
Link: View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk