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Ian C. Lucas

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Wednesday 16th March 2011

(13 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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It is fair to say that everyone recognises that the Barnett formula is nearing the end of its life. However, it is necessary to stabilise the public finances before we consider the formula. In the wake of the vote in the Welsh referendum, the coalition will establish a Calman-like process for the funding of the Welsh Assembly.

Ian C. Lucas Portrait Ian Lucas (Wrexham) (Lab)
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Earlier the Secretary of State said that the devolution settlement was a moving object. Will the commission to which the hon. Gentleman has just referred consider whether the Welsh Assembly should be given tax-varying powers?

David Jones Portrait Mr Jones
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It is important that the Welsh Assembly should be accountable for its activities, and I can tell the hon. Gentleman that nothing is ruled out.

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