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Local Government Finance

Asked by Rachael MaskellLabour (Co-op)TreasuryTabled Answered 23 January 2026UIN 106131

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how the Government assesses qualification for funding projects against receipt of other funding received in the locality.

Answered by James Murray

Departments are required to follow the Green Book and accompanying business case guidance when developing spending proposals.

In developing a business case, departments may take account of other public funding already received in an area where it is relevant to the proposal.

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