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Written question asked by Paul Sweeney (Labour) on Monday, 11 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2017 (named day). It was answered by David Mundell (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2017 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Devolution: Scotland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on providing additional resources to the Scottish Government to administer powers repatriated to the Scottish Parliament after the UK leaves the EU; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

I have regular discussions with members of the Cabinet, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Barnett Formula is operating as usual where additional funding is being provided to UK Government departments to prepare for EU Exit in devolved areas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118509
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Devolution Public expenditure Scotland Brexit
Link
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