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<p>The processes around setting annual budgets to fund public services within the
devolved competence of the Northern Ireland Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Welsh
Assembly reflect the specific arrangements set out in both legislation passed by Parliament,
and by each of the devolved legislatures.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Treasury
sets annual control totals for each of the devolved administrations which inform the
level of funding Parliament is asked to make available to each of the Northern Ireland,
Scottish and Welsh Consolidated Funds. The Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Offices
can only release cash into the devolved Consolidated Funds up to the level approved
by Parliament in the relevant Supply Estimate.</p><p> </p>
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