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Lists of public defence-related spending up and down the UK came from the unconstrained capital budget for buildings, which is basically exempt from the chancellor's non-negotiable financial rule to only borrow to fund day to day spending.

The works costs will be spread over the five-year construction period and will be funded from the Department of Health capital budget, rather than the separate budget for day-to-day health and social care services.

"It does mean you have to make difficult choices," he said, adding they were grateful for government assistance and plans to increase the NHS capital budget next year.

It is classified as a public corporation, meaning that any debt it takes on counts as part of Stormont's capital budget.

He said the increase in the capital budget, which goes on buildings and equipment, would be “crucial” in improving productivity.