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Overview

The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Act 2008 authorized government spending for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009, appropriating funds to various departments and repealing previous appropriation acts.

Description

This Act authorized the use of resources totaling £447,902,670,000 and the issue of £430,086,603,000 from the Consolidated Fund for government services during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. The funds were allocated to numerous departments, including:

• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• Department of Health
• Ministry of Defence
• HM Treasury
• Department for Work and Pensions
• and many others (see Schedule 2 for a full list).

Schedule 2 details the specific allocations to each department, outlining operating and non-operating appropriations in aid. The Act also established limits on appropriations in aid, which are resources that government departments can use without seeking further parliamentary approval. Finally, the Act repealed several earlier Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts.

Government Spending

The Act authorized a total government expenditure of £447,902,670,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2009. This included £253,036,312,000 in resources authorized for use and £250,409,641,000 issued from the Consolidated Fund.

Groups Affected

The Act impacted numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments: Received funding for their operations and programs.
• Public Sector Organizations: Received grants and funding.
• Individuals: Affected by changes in social security, pensions, and other benefits.
• Businesses: Impacted by tax and regulatory changes.