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Written question asked by Callum Anderson (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2026. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.

Public Expenditure

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of revised Green Book guidance on the regional distribution of public funding across England over the next five years.

Answer

The new Green Book ensures that investment decisions are no longer based solely on single metrics, such as benefit-cost ratios, and that decisions instead take into account the full range of impacts on people and places.

This new approach will shape important decisions, such as on Northern Powerhouse Rail, and ensure that government investment brings about higher living standards in every part of the country. This includes urban, rural and coastal communities.

HM Treasury has published a report on its progress in implementing the conclusions of the Green Book Review in 2025. The report can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/green-book-review-2025-one-year-on

HM Treasury regularly publishes data on spending in the nations and regions. The latest edition, published in November 2025, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/country-and-regional-analysis-2025/country-and-regional-analysis-november-2025

The Government is delivering on its commitment to publish business cases for government projects. The first set of published business cases can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/business-case-publications-collection

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16723
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Public expenditure
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