Overview

This Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill authorises government spending and the use of resources for the financial year ending 31 March 2018. It sets out the total amount of spending authorized, allocates funds to various government departments, and details how income will be used.

Description

The bill increases the authorized spending limit for the 2017-18 financial year. It authorises a total of £321,822,620,000 in resource use, with £288,994,619,000 for current spending and £32,828,001,000 for capital spending. Furthermore, the Treasury is authorized to issue an additional £264,243,414,000 from the Consolidated Fund to cover this expenditure. The bill details specific appropriations for various government departments and agencies, outlining how funds are allocated to different spending categories (Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL), Annually Managed Expenditure (AME), and Non-Budget Expenditure (NBE)). It also covers the use of income generated by government departments, outlining rules for its appropriation and requiring that all income be paid into the Consolidated Fund unless authorized otherwise. The bill clarifies definitions of key terms such as “estimated surplus”, “income”, and “relevant” spending categories.

Government Spending

The bill authorises a significant increase in government spending for the 2017-18 financial year. Total resource use is authorised up to £321,822,620,000, and the Treasury is authorised to issue £264,243,414,000 from the Consolidated Fund. The specific breakdown of spending across various government departments is detailed in the Schedule.

Groups Affected

• Government Departments and Agencies: The bill directly impacts all government departments and agencies, allocating funds for their operations and programs. The level of funding received will determine their ability to deliver services.
• Taxpayers: Taxpayers are affected indirectly through the increased government spending and the associated tax revenue required to fund it.
• Recipients of Government Services: The level of funding allocated to different government departments may impact the availability and quality of public services.
• Parliament: Parliament is responsible for approving the bill and overseeing government spending.

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