Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2020 authorizes government spending and the use of resources for the financial year ending 31 March 2021. It sets out the amounts authorized for use and appropriation of resources and money from the Consolidated Fund, detailing allocations across various government departments and their associated bodies.

Description

This bill formally approves government spending for the 2020-21 financial year. It increases the authorization for the use of resources by £515,105,512,000, allocating £451,457,900,000 for current purposes and £63,647,612,000 for capital purposes. The bill also increases the Treasury's authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £448,030,352,000 for authorized expenditure. The bill details how these funds are allocated to specific government departments and public bodies, as illustrated in the Schedule (see the appended schedule).

The bill covers various types of expenditure: Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL), Annually Managed Expenditure (AME), and Non-Budget Expenditure (NBE). It also addresses the appropriation and use of income generated by government departments. The bill clarifies that all income received must be paid into the Consolidated Fund unless authorized otherwise. The bill specifies how surpluses are to be handled and includes provisions for the Treasury to issue directions to rectify any contraventions.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a total increase in resource use of £515,105,512,000 and an increase in the issue of money from the Consolidated Fund of £448,030,352,000 for the financial year ending 31 March 2021. The detailed breakdown by department is shown in the schedule.

Groups Affected

• Government Departments and Public Bodies: The bill directly impacts all UK government departments and numerous public bodies, allocating resources and authorizing their spending for the specified year.
• Taxpayers: The bill's provisions affect taxpayers as it authorizes the government's spending plans, which are funded through taxation.
• Recipients of Government Services: Individuals and organizations who receive government services will be directly or indirectly impacted by the level of funding allocated to the relevant departments.
• Parliament: The bill is subject to parliamentary approval, and its passage reflects the legislative process of authorizing government spending.

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