HC Deb 13 December 2001 vol 376 cc1000-1W
Mr. Swire

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what account he will take of the 2001 census in Scotland in assessing funding under the Barnett formula. [22237]

Mr. Andrew Smith

The Barnett formula uses the latest available mid-year population estimates. The outcome of the 2001 census will be taken into account when available.

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