Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2013 authorizes government spending for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014. It sets out the total amount of resources and money the government can use, how that money will be allocated across different departments, and how departmental income will be utilized.

Description

This bill increases the authorized government spending for 2013-14 by significant amounts. Specifically, it increases the authorization for the use of resources by £272,996,671,000, with £246,312,014,000 for current purposes and £26,684,657,000 for capital purposes. It also increases the authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £244,640,963,000. The bill details how these resources are to be appropriated across various government departments and programs, as detailed in the Schedule. This includes both current and capital expenditure, and the use of departmental income. The bill defines terms such as "Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL)," "Annually Managed Expenditure (AME)," and "Non-Budget Voted Expenditure (NBVE)," which are categories used to manage government spending. The bill also stipulates how any estimated surpluses should be handled.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a total of £510,555,811,000 in resource spending and £454,253,265,000 in cash spending for the 2013-14 financial year. This represents a substantial increase in authorized government expenditure for that period. Specific figures for each department's allocation are included in the Schedule.

Groups Affected

• Government Departments: The bill directly impacts all UK government departments, dictating their authorized spending levels for the specified fiscal year. The impact varies greatly depending on the department and its specific allocation.
• Public Sector Organizations: Many public sector organizations, including agencies and arms-length bodies, receive funding through the appropriations outlined in the bill, meaning this impacts their operations and services.
• Citizens and the Public: The bill's impact on government spending will affect the provision of public services, impacting citizens' access to healthcare, education, social welfare, and other government programs. The quality and availability of services may increase or decrease depending on the funding.
• Private Sector: Some private sector organizations (e.g., contractors) may be impacted due to changes in government contracts and procurement policies, which can be influenced by spending levels and budget allocations.

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