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1923–2014 United Kingdom

Joel Barnett, Baron Barnett, PC (14 October 1923 – 1 November 2014), was a Labour Party politician. As Chief Secretary to the Treasury in the late 1970s, he devised the Barnett formula that allocates public spending in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Your arguments are overwhelming. You’re obviously right — and the answer is No.

We know that you have a very arduous duty ahead of you. We hope you enjoy the best of health; if you go on looking as attractive as you do tonight, it will be very beneficial.

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