Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 2001. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Monday, 10 December 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when the Barnett Formula was last reviewed as regards Northern Ireland funding, with particular reference to regeneration in areas of civil disturbance; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when the Barnett formula was last reviewed as regards Northern Ireland funding, with particular reference to regeneration in areas of civil disturbance; and if he will make a statement. [21681] Mr. Andrew Smith: The funding arrangements for the devolved Administrations, including the Barnett formula, were published in the updated Statement of Funding Policy in July 2000. It is for the Northern Ireland Executive to decide how to allocate its assigned budget.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 376 c692W; 21681
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disadvantaged Northern Ireland Public expenditure
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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