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Written question asked by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 July 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Treasury sets limits on the contingent liabilities into which the devolved administrations may enter.
Answer

Adam Price: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the Treasury sets limits on the contingent liabilities into which the devolved Administrations may enter. [68027] Mr. Boateng: No. Contingent liabilities entered into by the devolved Administrations fall to be met within their existing departmental expenditure limits if the contingent liabilities materialise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
68027; 388 c1031W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Devolution Liability Departmental expenditure limits
Link
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