Written question asked by Baroness Gardner of Parkes (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 May 2001. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Thursday, 3 May 2001.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

Whether under the Barnett formula the north-east of England receives £1.123 billion (23 per cent) less government funding than Scotland; and if so, whether they will change the basis of allocation to a needs-based formula. [HL 1996].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1996; 624 c284-5WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Public expenditure North East