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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 December 2025. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Monday, 5 January 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Public Finance: Devolution

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to promote long-term fiscal devolution; and what assessment they have made of the potential of greater fiscal devolution to address regional inequalities and growth rates.

Answer

The United Kingdom Government regularly considers how fiscal devolution arrangements are working in practice, taking into account the views of a range of stakeholders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12847
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Devolution Public finance
Link
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