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Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2021 authorizes government spending and the issuing of funds from the Consolidated Fund for the financial year ending 31 March 2022. It details the allocation of resources across various government departments and agencies.

Description

This bill increases the authorized use of resources for 2021-22 by £469,975,548,000, with £410,419,109,000 for current purposes and £59,556,439,000 for capital purposes. It also increases the Treasury's authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £370,413,153,000 for expenditure authorized by Parliament. The bill appropriates a total of £869,438,720,000 in resources and £735,336,739,000 in money for the year, allocating these funds according to departmental expenditure limits (DELs), annually managed expenditure (AMEs), and non-budget expenditure (NBEs), as detailed in the Schedule of Appropriations. The bill also sets out provisions for the use of income generated by government departments, ensuring that any surplus meets planned targets.

Key Sections:

• Section 1: Authorizes the use of resources.
• Section 2: Authorizes the issue of money from the Consolidated Fund.
• Section 3 & 4: Appropriates the authorized resources and money.
• Section 5: Details the appropriation and use of income.
• Section 6: Stipulates that appropriations apply from 1 April 2021.
• Section 7: Defines key terms used in the bill.
• Schedule: Provides a detailed breakdown of appropriations for each government department.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a significant increase in government spending for the 2021-22 financial year, totaling £869,438,720,000 in resources and £735,336,739,000 in money. A detailed breakdown is provided in the schedule, showing the allocation to each government department.

Groups Affected

This bill affects a wide range of groups, including:

• Government departments and agencies: The bill directly impacts all government departments and agencies, dictating their spending limits and resource allocation.
• Public sector workers: The bill influences employment levels and salaries across various government departments.
• Beneficiaries of government programs: Funding levels for social security, healthcare, education, and other programs are impacted by this bill.
• Taxpayers: The bill ultimately determines the overall level of government spending, influencing tax burden in the long term.