Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill authorizes government spending and resource use for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. It sets out the total amount of spending authorized, allocates funds to different government departments, and outlines rules for using income received by these departments.

Description

This bill increases the authorized spending for 2022-23 by a significant amount. It covers both current and capital expenditure across numerous government departments. Key aspects include:

• Resource Authorisation: Authorizes up to £486,497,865,000 in resource use, split between current (£409,480,425,000) and capital (£77,017,440,000) purposes.
• Consolidated Fund Issue: Authorizes the Treasury to issue up to an additional £356,026,979,000 from the Consolidated Fund to cover authorized expenditure.
• Appropriation of Resources and Money: Appropriates a total of £897,055,041,000 in resources and £717,749,167,000 in money, based on detailed estimates for each government department (included in a schedule, not detailed here, but covering areas such as health, education, defense, and justice).
• Income Appropriation: Establishes rules for how government departments can use income generated, ensuring it aligns with financial planning and authorized purposes. Surpluses are also addressed.
• Retroactive Effect: The bill's provisions are considered effective from 1 April 2022.

Government Spending

The bill authorises a substantial increase in government spending for the 2022-23 financial year. The total increase in authorized spending is approximately £842,524,844,000 (£486,497,865,000 in resources + £356,026,979,000 from the Consolidated Fund).

Groups Affected

The bill affects numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments: All government departments receive funding allocations, impacting their operational capacity and ability to deliver services.
• Public Sector Workers: Salaries and pension payments for public sector employees are covered by the bill's funding.
• Beneficiaries of Public Services: The bill's funding impacts the provision of public services, such as healthcare, education, and social security benefits, which directly affect citizens.
• Businesses: The bill can affect businesses through government contracts, grants, tax policies, and regulations.

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