Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2016 authorises government spending and the use of resources for the financial year ending 31 March 2017. It sets out the amounts approved by Parliament for various government departments and agencies, covering both current and capital spending.

Description

This bill increases the authorised use of resources for the year ending 31 March 2017 by £292,970,998,000, allocating £255,452,360,000 for current purposes and £37,518,638,000 for capital purposes. It also increases the Treasury's authorisation to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £259,407,360,000 for government expenditure. The bill details specific appropriations for various government departments and agencies based on their scheduled estimates. These estimates outline planned spending across different categories (Departmental Expenditure Limits, Annually Managed Expenditure, and Non-Budget Expenditure), including details of income expected. Any surplus income must adhere to Treasury guidelines. The bill's provisions are considered compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.

Government Spending

The bill authorises a total of £551,293,680,000 in resource spending and £482,372,754,000 in cash spending for the 2016-17 financial year. This includes both new authorisations and those carried forward from the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2016. The detailed breakdown of spending is available in the schedule of the bill, which is not included here.

Groups Affected

This bill affects numerous groups:

• Government Departments and Agencies: The bill directly impacts all government departments and agencies by authorizing their spending for the specified financial year. The amount each receives is detailed in the schedule.
• Taxpayers: Taxpayers will ultimately fund the spending outlined in the bill through taxation.
• Recipients of Government Services: The bill's provisions will impact those who receive services funded by the government, such as healthcare, education, and welfare.
• Businesses and Individuals: Depending on the specific spending plans within the schedule, various businesses and individuals may be affected by changes in government programs and initiatives.

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