Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2016 authorizes government spending and the use of resources for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. It sets the overall budget and allocates funds to various government departments, covering both current and capital expenditure.

Description

This bill increases the authorized use of resources for 2016-17 by £292,970,998,000, with £255,452,360,000 allocated for current spending and £37,518,638,000 for capital spending. It also increases the Treasury's authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £259,407,360,000 for authorized government expenditure.

The bill details how these funds are appropriated to different government departments. The schedule outlines specific allocations for each department, categorized as Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL), Annually Managed Expenditure (AME), and Non-Budget Expenditure (NBE). It also covers the appropriation and use of income generated by government activities, including rules about how surpluses and deficits will be handled. The bill ensures that all income received by government departments is paid into the Consolidated Fund unless explicitly authorized otherwise.

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 represents a significant increase in government expenditure for the period, detailed further by the breakdown of allocations by department listed in the bill's schedule.

Groups Affected

• Government Departments: All UK government departments receive funding allocations through this bill, directly impacting their operational capacity and ability to deliver services. The specific amounts vary widely depending on the department and its responsibilities.
• Public Sector Workers: Funding for salaries and pensions within various government departments is included, impacting employment conditions and benefits for public sector workers.
• Recipients of Government Services: The bill influences the level and type of public services provided, affecting citizens' access to healthcare, education, welfare benefits, and other essential services.
• Businesses: Government contracts and grants are subject to this bill, impacting businesses involved in government procurement and funding schemes.

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