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Written question asked by Sammy Wilson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Public Expenditure: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, did the Northern Ireland Executive receive a Barnett consequential payment as a result of the £42.3 million top-up to the English apprenticeship budget for the year 2025/2026.

Answer

The Barnett formula was applied in the normal way to changes in the English apprenticeships budget at Main Estimates 2025/26 and at Budget 2025, and the resulting consequentials were added to the Northern Ireland Executive’s existing block grant.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127071
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Northern Ireland Public expenditure
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk