Oral QuestionDepartment for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

What steps he is taking with Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to ensure the adequacy of business and community flood recovery support funding.

Tabled: 5 January 2022Answered: 11 January 2022

Asked by

Emma Hardy

LabourKingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Answer from Hansard

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Darren Jones)

There are currently no plans to review the operation of the Barnett formula. The Barnett formula has stood the test of time because it is simple and efficient, and it provides a clear and certain outcome. It is a key part of the arrangements for pooling and sharing risks and resources across the United Kingdom.