Barnett Formula

Mrs. Moon
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment has been made of the Barnett consequentials arising from the Children’s Plan for (a) Wales and (b) the Bridgend constituency, broken down by funding area.

Mr. Hain
The funding for the Children’s Plan announced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCFS) in December 2007, formed part of their comprehensive spending review (CSR 2007) settlement. Barnett Consequentials formed part of the settlement for the Welsh Assembly Government.

It is for the Welsh Assembly Government to determine the allocation of the block budget reflecting their priorities and policies.

Mrs. Moon
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the First Minister in Wales on the £20 million Barnett consequential payment from support for disabled children and their families; and whether funding from this payment has been allocated in Bridgend constituency.

Mr. Hain
I meet regularly with the First Minister and discuss a wide range of topics including the Welsh Budget.

It is for the Welsh Assembly Government to determine the allocation of the block budget reflecting their priorities and policies.