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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 May 2024. It was answered by Laura Trott (Conservative) on Monday, 13 May 2024 on behalf of the Treasury.

Schools: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the potential merits of increasing funding through the Barnett formula to assist schools in Northern Ireland with the cost of heating and electricity.

Answer

In the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive restoration financial package worth over £3.3 billion, the UK Government has committed to implement a 24% needs-based factor into the Barnett formula for the Northern Ireland Executive from 2024-25 onwards.

Funding provided to the Northern Ireland Executive through the Barnett formula is not ringfenced. This provides the Executive with the flexibility to allocate resources in devolved areas as they see fit and assign funding in response to their priorities.

The UK Government has no plans to replace the Barnett Formula

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24476
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Electricity Heating Northern Ireland Public expenditure Schools
Link
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