Northern Ireland Block Grant (Hansard, 7 November 2002)

HL Deb 07 November 2002 vol 640 c166WA 166WA

§ Lord Laird
asked Her Majesty's Government:
What is the projected current underspend for the Northern Ireland block grant for the year 2002–03. [HL6006]

§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:
The Northern Ireland Block Grant for 2002–03 of £8,088,999,000, as presented in the NIO's main estimates, is currently the best estimate of likely expenditure. This amount is subject to revision throughout the year and any changes will be reflected in the appropriate NIO supplementary estimate.