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Written question asked by Jonathan Edwards (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 8 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2014. It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 December 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.


Public Expenditure

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what Barnett consequentials arise from the measures announced in the Autumn Statement on 3 December 2014.

Answer

As a result of announcements made at Autumn Statement 2014, following the application of the Barnett Formula to new spending allocated to UK Governments, the Devolved Administrations will receive additional allocations through to 2015-16. The figures can be found in the Territorial Offices’ Autumn Statement press releases, which are available here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/scotland-benefits-from-autumn-statement

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/stephen-crabb-the-autumn-statement-delivers-for-wales

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/autumn-statement-2014-securing-a-stronger-economy-for-northern-ireland

Details of the Chancellor’s grassroots football announcement can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-opens-200-million-manchester-city-football-academy

The Barnett Consequentials for 2015-16 outlined in the press releases above include the funding for grassroots football facilities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
217715
Session
2014-15
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Public expenditure
Link
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