1st report – The financing of the Scottish Government

Select Committee
Scottish Affairs Committee HC 456 16 July 2025
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 19 items (7 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 19 of 19 classified)
Accepted 6
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 4
Deferred 6
Not Addressed 2
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Recommendations

1 results
12 Accepted in Part
Ensure early communication of UK budgetary changes and block grant impact assessments to Scotland
Recommendation
The importance of regular communication between the UK and Scottish Governments, in respect of UK spending decisions which could impact Scotland’s budget, cannot be overstated. The UK Government must ensure that the impact of UK budgetary changes on the block … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government stated that regular engagement and early notification on funding changes already occur, but rejected the need for formal impact assessments due to the mechanical nature of the Barnett formula, though impacts are routinely considered.
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