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Oral Answers to Questions

Lord Evans of Rainow Excerpts
Wednesday 22nd June 2011

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Stevenson Portrait John Stevenson (Carlisle) (Con)
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2. What recent assessment he has made of the benefits to Scotland of the Union; and if he will make a statement.

Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
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11. What recent assessment he has made of the benefits to Scotland of the Union; and if he will make a statement.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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13. What recent assessment he has made of the benefits to Scotland of the Union; and if he will make a statement.

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Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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I wholeheartedly endorse what my hon. Friend has just said.

Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Graham Evans
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The Union is of great benefit to all the United Kingdom, but my constituents still want fairness between Scotland and England. Bearing that in mind, what plans does the Secretary of State have to review the Barnett formula?

Michael Moore Portrait Michael Moore
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My hon. Friend will recall from last night’s debate on the Scotland Bill that we recognise that this is an issue across the United Kingdom. However, we are committed to reviewing it when we have resolved the current financial problems that we inherited from the Labour party.