Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Peter Grant and John McNally

Wednesday 21st June 2023 Commons Chamber

[Peter Grant (Glenrothes) (SNP)]

6. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the budget for public services in Northern Ireland.

[John Mc Nally (Falkirk) (SNP)]

8. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the budget for public services in Northern Ireland.

[The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Chris Heaton-Harris)]

For many years, the UK Government have recognised the unique challenges that Northern Ireland faces. We have provided around £7 billion in additional funding to Northern Ireland since 2014, on top of the Barnett-based block grant. Northern Ireland Executive spending per person is around 20% higher than the equivalent UK Government spending in the rest of the United Kingdom.