WQ99254 (e) Tabled on 23/06/2026

What discussions has the Cabinet Minister had with the Scottish Government about reforming the Barnett formula?

Answered by Cabinet Minister for Finance | Answered on 06/07/2026

I will be meeting with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government in Scottish Government in the next few weeks. Amongst the items I will be raising during our discussion will be fiscal reform and the operation of the Barnett formula.