Devolved Authorities: Expenditure outwith Competences Debate
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
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Devolved Authorities: Expenditure outwith Competences
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Lab)
My Lords, now that devolution has been restored to Northern Ireland and there have been considerable discussions around funding issues—I acknowledge the funding that has already been promised by the Prime Minister—will the Minister indicate what further discussions are taking place about a new funding model for the Northern Ireland Executive to underpin the need for improved infrastructure to deal with health waiting lists and education priorities?
Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Con)
I think it is right for me to say that we welcome the return of the Executive and of devolved government in Northern Ireland. Indeed, I think the Prime Minister is attending Stormont today. A substantial budget has been made available as part of that settlement, and I look forward to hearing the outcomes of that, both from the new Executive and of course from our Northern Ireland Ministers.