HC Deb 06 November 2001 vol 374 cc172-3W
14. Mr. Fallon

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when she last discussed the future of the Barnett formula with Treasury Ministers.[10323]

Mrs. Liddell

I have regular discussions with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer and other Treasury Ministers on a wide range of issues. The Government have no plans to review the Barnett formula.

23. Mr. Nicholas Winterton

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions she has held with the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on the operation of the Barnett formula.[10332]

Mrs. Liddell:

I have regular discussion with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions on a wide range of issues. The Government have no plans to review the Barnett formula.