HL Deb 25 July 2002 vol 638 c125WA
Lord Kilclooney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the estimated funding required to finance those matters in the Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill to be eventually devolved to the Northern Ireland Administration. [HL5283]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

It is not possible at this stage accurately to predict the funding required for those matters in the Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill to be devolved to the Northern Ireland Administration. This precise sum will depend among other things on the timing of further devolution and in some instances on detailed discussions yet to be held with devolved departments.

However, I can assure the noble Lord that the Government will make every effort to ensure that those functions devolved to the Northern Ireland Administration will be adequately resourced.