WQ97677 (e) Tabled on 05/11/2025

Will the Cabinet Secretary confirm, in relation to the meetings between the Welsh Government and the UK Government on Barnett reform: a) the dates they will take place; b) the UK Government Ministers who will be attending; c) when the Senedd will be informed of the outcomes.

Answered by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language | Answered on 12/11/2025

The Finance Interministerial Standing Committee (F:ISC) met in October, attended by Finance Ministers of the four-nations. At this meeting agreement was  secured  that joint work will be undertaken by officials looking at ways of improving the operation of the Barnett formula to ensure. This work will report at the next F:ISC.

I will continue to keep the Senedd Finance Committee updated on F:ISC discussions.