Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Howell and Greg Hands

Tuesday 27th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Greg Hands]

It is worth noting that the Barnett formula will continue, but diminish in importance. For the first time, more than half the Scottish Government’s budget will come from Scottish taxpayers rather than a grant from the UK Government. That will add extra accountability to the Scottish Government.

[John Howell (Henley) (Con)]

6. What assessment he has made of recent trends in the level of employment.