AQW 22838/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Finance

To ask the Minister of Finance when work by Professor Gerry Holtham will begin on reviewing the funding need of Northern Ireland.

Asked by Eóin Tennyson MLA on 18 February 2025

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Tabled
18 February 2025
Answer due by
5 March 2025
Answered
4 March 202514 days after tabling
Department
Department of Finance
Priority question
No

Answer

ANSWER

I am pleased to say that work has already begun on Professor Holtham’s independent review of the North’s level of need. Professor Holtham is expected to complete his work ahead of Phase 2 of the Spending Review, which is due to conclude in June 2025.

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