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Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Wednesday, 31 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 2 November 2012. It was answered by David Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 November 2012 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Devolution

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps the Government is taking to prepare for the devolution of borrowing powers to the Welsh Government.

[126587]

Answer

The UK Government has agreed that, in principle, the Welsh Government should have access to limited capital borrowing powers on the condition an independent revenue stream, such as tax powers, is in place to support them.

The Commission on Devolution in Wales is considering the case for the devolution of fiscal powers, including tax powers, as part of its review of financial arrangements in Wales. The Commission will publish its findings on 19 November, and the Government will consider carefully the recommendations it makes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
126587; 552 c637W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Devolution Borrowing Wales
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk