Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations

The Finance Committee is holding an inquiry into Fiscal Intergovernmental Relations.

The Committee published its report (PDF 873KB) on 14 October 2024.
The Committee received a response (PDF 281KB) from the Welsh Government on 25 November 2024.

A debate on the Committee’s report was held on 11 December 2024.

Terms of reference

The Committee will focus on the following areas:

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>>>To consider the effectiveness of the new Intergovernmental Relations structures in addressing the principles for collaborative working relating to fiscal matters.

>>>To explore the strengths and weaknesses of the Finance Interministerial Standing Committee (F:ISC).

>>>To understand how the UK Government communicates with devolved administrations around fiscal events, in particular, how Barnett consequentials could be communicated in a transparent and timely manner.

>>>To explore what processes could be implemented to improve the influence of the Committee, as part of the legislature, in scrutinising Intergovernmental Relations structures.

>>>To investigate the dispute resolution mechanisms and whether they are fit for purpose, in particular, the dispute resolution process relating to the fiscal framework and the implementation of new devolved taxes.

>>>To examine international examples of Intergovernmental Relations structures and identify areas of good practice relating to collaborative working on fiscal matters.

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Evidence sessions