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Written question asked by Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 11 December 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 December 2023. It was answered by Huw Merriman (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Railways: North of England

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to his Department's publication entitled Network North: Transforming British Transport, published in October 2023, what estimate he has made of the Barnett consequentials to (a) Northern Ireland, (b) Scotland and (c) Wales as a result of the proposals contained in that document.

Answer

The Network North announcement is being funded by redirecting HS2 funding. The Barnett formula will continue to apply in the usual way.

To note any changes to devolved administration funding will be confirmed at relevant fiscal events and Estimates. All fiscal decisions are a matter for HM Treasury


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6284
Session
2023-24
Related items
Network North: Transforming British Transport
Wednesday, 4 October 2023
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Northern Ireland Public expenditure Railways Scotland Wales North of England
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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