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19-Oct-15, 12:50
The Caithness Business Index (http://www.caithness-business.co.uk) has posted the following article:
Live Online Today - SIR DANNY ALEXANDER TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE DEVOLUTION OF PUBLIC FINANCES
Sir Danny Alexander, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, will this week give evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into the devolution of public finances. The Committee will question Sir Danny on a range of issues including: ? Whether it is appropriate for Parliament to be considering the Scotland Bill before a new fiscal framework is agreed? ? Should Parliament have a bigger role in scrutinising the financing of devolved governments? ? Is it time to reform or abandon the Barnett formula? ? Should limits be placed on the additional borrowing powers devolved to Scotland? The Committee will also take evidence from Keith Cochrane, Chief Executive of the Weir Group; Professor John Kay from the London School of Economics; and Professor Noel Lloyd who served on the Silk Commission. [Read Full Article (http://caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=6360)]
Live Online Today - SIR DANNY ALEXANDER TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THE DEVOLUTION OF PUBLIC FINANCES
Sir Danny Alexander, former Chief Secretary to the Treasury, will this week give evidence to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee as part of its inquiry into the devolution of public finances. The Committee will question Sir Danny on a range of issues including: ? Whether it is appropriate for Parliament to be considering the Scotland Bill before a new fiscal framework is agreed? ? Should Parliament have a bigger role in scrutinising the financing of devolved governments? ? Is it time to reform or abandon the Barnett formula? ? Should limits be placed on the additional borrowing powers devolved to Scotland? The Committee will also take evidence from Keith Cochrane, Chief Executive of the Weir Group; Professor John Kay from the London School of Economics; and Professor Noel Lloyd who served on the Silk Commission. [Read Full Article (http://caithness-business.co.uk/article.php?id=6360)]