§ Annabelle EwingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of the Government's proposals for top-up fees on the operation of the Barnett Formula; and if he will make a statement. [142766]
§ Mr. BoatengTuition fees are a devolved matter for the Scottish Executive. The Barnett Formula provides the devolved administrations with a population-based share of comparable increases in spending of Government Departments.