Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2021 authorizes government spending and the issuing of funds from the Consolidated Fund for the financial year ending 31 March 2022. It sets out the planned expenditure across various government departments and includes provisions for managing income and addressing any potential budget surpluses or shortfalls.

Description

This bill increases the authorization for the use of resources by £469,975,548,000, with £410,419,109,000 allocated for current purposes and £59,556,439,000 for capital purposes. It also increases the Treasury's authorization to issue money from the Consolidated Fund by £370,413,153,000 for authorized expenditure. The bill details appropriations for resources and money across numerous government departments, categorized as Departmental Expenditure Limits (DEL), Annually Managed Expenditure (AME), and Non-Budget Expenditure (NBE). It also specifies how income generated by these departments will be used, outlining procedures for managing surpluses and ensuring compliance with Treasury rules. The bill's provisions are considered compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a total increase of £840,388,601,000 in government spending for the year ending 31 March 2022. This includes £780,832,262,000 for current spending and £59,556,339,000 for capital spending. Detailed breakdowns of spending for each government department are provided in the bill's schedule.

Groups Affected

The bill affects numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments: The bill directly impacts all government departments, outlining their authorized spending and income management.
• Public Sector Bodies: Many public sector bodies (e.g., NHS, schools, local authorities) receive funding or are subject to regulation outlined in the bill.
• Citizens: The bill ultimately affects all citizens through the provision of public services and the allocation of taxpayer money. Specific impact varies greatly depending on the services used.
• Businesses: Businesses are affected through various schemes, regulations, and tax policies outlined in the bill across different departments.

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