§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what Barnett formula comparability factors are being used for(a) Scotland, (b) Wales and (c) Northern Ireland for each Department in the 2000 Spending Review; and if he will make a statement. [121085]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithThe Barnett comparability factors which were used in the 1998 Comprehensive Spending Review were included in the Statement of Funding Policy published by the Treasury last year. The 2000 spending review is currently underway and will report in due course.