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The Barnett formula

Lord Norton 07/02/2008 – 6:06 pm

The Barnett formula is the name given to the formula that determines the distribution of public funds in the different parts of the UK. The way the formula works, Scotland receives more per capita (as does Northern Ireland and Wales) than England. It is controversial, not least in terms of the current debate about the effects of devolution. There was an interesting discussion in the Lords today […]