Debate contribution: Fiscal Powers

Debate contribution by Mr Matthew O'Toole on 19 May 2025.

MLA: Mr Matthew O'Toole
Party at the time: Social Democratic and Labour Party
Date: 19 May 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Fiscal Powers
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4968430

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'The Big Bang Theory' is also a sitcom. A lot of comedy happens in the Chamber, but I want to see some serious business too. You keep saying, "Mañana, mañana" or "After the spending review". The most recent Budget, which we are debating today, offers a capital settlement of £335 million for waste water. That is barely a 2% increase. Will we see a long-term plan to increase investment in waste water this year?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 1321/22-27.

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