Written questions

High Speed 2 Line: Finance

Commons · Question 15258 · Tabled 20 Nov 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 29 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Tonia Antoniazzi

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the merits of the application of the Barnett formula in Wales, in the context of HS2 spending.

Answer

Answered by Darren Jones, 29 Nov 2024

The Barnett formula is simple, efficient and provides a clear and certain outcome. This is why it has stood the test of time.The result of Barnett formula is that the Welsh Government is receiving at least 20% more funding per person than equivalent UK Go...