Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2020 authorizes government spending and resource use for the financial year ending 31 March 2021. It sets out the amounts allocated to various government departments and agencies, covering both current and capital expenditures, and manages the use of government income.

Description

This bill legally approves the government's budget for the financial year 2020-21. It increases the authorized use of resources by £515.1 billion, with £451.5 billion for current spending and £63.6 billion for capital investment. The bill also authorizes the Treasury to issue £448 billion from the Consolidated Fund to cover this expenditure. The bill details how these funds are allocated to different government departments and their sub-units (such as executive agencies and arm's-length bodies), as laid out in a schedule. The bill also covers the appropriation and use of government income. Any income received must be paid into the Consolidated Fund unless its use is specifically authorized by the bill or other legislation. The bill clarifies the interpretation of terms such as "estimated surplus," "income," and "relevant DEL matter". Finally, the bill’s provisions are backdated to April 1st, 2020.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a total increase in government spending of £515,105,512,000 for the financial year 2020-21. This includes £451,457,900,000 for current spending and £63,647,612,000 for capital spending. A further £448,030,352,000 is authorised to be issued from the Consolidated Fund.

Groups Affected

The bill affects numerous groups:

• Government Departments and Agencies: The bill directly impacts all government departments and their associated bodies, dictating their spending limits and resource allocation for the 2020-21 financial year.
• Public Sector Workers: The bill's funding covers salaries and pensions for public sector employees across various departments.
• Beneficiaries of Government Programmes: Individuals and organizations receiving funding or services from government departments will be affected by the budget allocations.
• Taxpayers: The bill determines how taxpayer money will be spent during the specified financial year.

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