Oral QuestionNorthern Ireland Office

What assessment he has made of the impact of the Autumn Budget 2024 on Northern Ireland.

Tabled: 19 November 2024Answered: 27 November 2024

Asked by

Deirdre Costigan

LabourEaling Southall

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

This Government are providing the Executive with an £18.2 billion funding settlement for 2025-26. This represents a £1.5 billion increase on this year and is the largest settlement since devolution. It is now for the Executive to decide how the funding is spent.