Overview

This Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill authorises government spending and the issuing of funds from the Consolidated Fund for the financial year ending 31 March 2013. It covers a vast range of government departments and their associated bodies, allocating funds for both current and capital purposes.

Description

The bill increases the authorized spending limit for the year by £287,610,057,000, with £261,045,822,000 allocated for current spending and £26,564,235,000 for capital spending. It also increases the Treasury's authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £252,933,927,000 for authorized expenditure. The bill appropriates a total of £520,757,960,000 in resources and £458,181,147,000 in money, allocating these funds based on departmental expenditure limits (DEL), annually managed expenditure (AME), and non-budget voted expenditure (NBVE). The bill also details how income generated by government departments should be used. This bill covers income and expenditure for numerous government departments and agencies.

Government Spending

The bill authorises a significant increase in government spending for the 2012-2013 financial year. The total increase in authorized spending is £287,610,057,000. The bill specifies that £261,045,822,000 is for current spending and £26,564,235,000 is for capital spending. Additionally, it allows the Treasury to issue up to an extra £252,933,927,000 from the Consolidated Fund.

Groups Affected

The bill affects numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments and Agencies: The bill directly impacts all UK government departments and their associated agencies, determining their budget allocations for the year.
• Public Sector Workers: Funding for salaries and pensions within various government departments is impacted.
• Recipients of Government Services: The level of funding for various public services, such as healthcare, education and social welfare, is determined by this bill, which could lead to impacts on the quality and availability of services.
• Businesses: Funding for business support programmes and grants could affect various businesses across the UK.
• Taxpayers: The bill's impact on government spending will have implications for taxation and overall public finances.

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