£34m from spring statement cannot be allocated due to lack of Executive – Murphy

The transcript discusses the challenges faced in allocating funds due to the DUP's halt of executive functioning, which prevents new funding allocations without prior agreement. Efforts are being made to address cost of living issues, but Treasury's response is pending. Legal advice indicates that an executive is needed to allocate new funds, and without it, significant amounts of money remain unused. The speaker emphasizes the need for Treasury to consider these constraints when transferring additional funds.

What has the speaker requested to address the cost of living issues?

• To ring-fence money

• To increase taxes

• To cut public spending

• To borrow more funds

What is the main issue with the £300 million mentioned in the transcript?

• It is sitting unused

• It has been misallocated

• It is being invested in stocks

• It has been spent on infrastructure

What amount does the speaker hope to receive in a usable manner?

• £50 million

• £34 million

• £100 million

• £300 million

According to the legal advice, what is needed to allocate new funding?

• A parliamentary vote

• An executive in place

• A new budget plan

• Approval from the public

What has the speaker done to address the issue of fund allocation?

• Ignored the problem

• Spoken to the Treasury

• Requested a loan

• Increased taxes