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Book of Estimates and EU benchmark

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Sean Sherlock asks when the consolidated Book of Estimates will be published and whether the revised European expenditure benchmark is agreed. The Minister expects the Estimates for debate next week but cannot confirm the publication date or answer on European discussions.

Seán Sherlock Deputy Sean Sherlock Labour Party

I will do so but I am putting it on the record of the House today. When will we see the consolidated Book of Estimates? Has the revised expenditure benchmark been agreed with the European Commission?

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My understanding is the consolidated Book of Estimates will be in for debate next week. I am sure it will be published ahead of that. I am not aware of the discussions at European-----

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It would be useful for it to be published ahead of the debate.

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It would indeed. I do not have a publication date.

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What about the Commission?

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Seán Sherlock Deputy Sean Sherlock Labour Party

There is an issue regarding the workings of the House.

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We understand that. Of course there is an issue and the Minister has indicated that the Estimates will be debated next week.

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Seán Sherlock Deputy Sean Sherlock Labour Party

I will take that on board.

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There will be some on the floor of the House and others in committee.

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