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Written question asked by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 November 2023 (named day). It was answered by Laura Trott (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2023 on behalf of the Treasury.

Floods: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to his Department's press release entitled £15 million announced for flood recovery in Northern Ireland, published on 8 November 2023, whether the distribution of that funding will require his Department's approval in the absence of the Northern Ireland Executive.

Answer

In the absence of a Northern Ireland Executive, the UK Government announced up to £15 million of support would be made available to respond to flooding in areas of Northern Ireland affected by recent storms.

This funding will be delivered by the Northern Ireland Civil Service and Accounting Officer responsibilities will rest within the appropriate officials in the Northern Ireland Civil Service; the UK Government will support them in doing so. Budget changes will formally occur at Supplementary Estimates 2023-24.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3101
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Disaster relief Floods Northern Ireland
Link
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