Question follow-through · 12472

Murder of Patrick Finucane Independent Inquiry

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to paragraph 4.140 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, how much has been allocated to the Finucane inquiry.

answeredNorthern Ireland Office

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Answering body
Northern Ireland Office
Tabled
4 Nov 2024
Target answer date
11 Nov 2024
Answer
11 Nov 2024 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 4 Nov 2024

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, with reference to paragraph 4.140 of the Autumn Budget 2024, published on 30 October 2024, HC 295, how much has been allocated to the Finucane inquiry.

  2. 11 Nov 2024

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  3. 11 Nov 2024

    Answer published

    The settlement in the Autumn Budget for the Northern Ireland Office includes funding for priorities related to the legacy of the Troubles, including making provision for the establishment of the Inquiry into the death of Patrick Finucane. The bulk of the ...

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Official data retrieved 27 Sept 2026.

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