Overview

The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill 2022 authorizes government spending and resource use for the financial year ending 31 March 2023. It sets out the amounts approved by Parliament and details how those funds will be allocated across various government departments and agencies.

Description

This bill increases the authorized spending limit for the fiscal year 2022-23. It covers both current and capital expenditure across numerous government departments. The bill specifies the amounts authorized for use of resources (£486,497,865,000 total, broken down into current and capital purposes), and the amount authorized to be issued from the Consolidated Fund (£356,026,979,000). It details how these funds are appropriated based on departmental expenditure limits (DEL), annually managed expenditure (AME), and non-budget expenditure (NBE), as well as the use of income generated by government departments. The bill clarifies the use of any estimated surpluses and mandates that all departmental income be paid into the Consolidated Fund unless specifically authorized otherwise. The appropriations are backdated to 1 April 2022.

Key Components:

• Resource Authorization: Authorizes a total of £486,497,865,000 in resource use for 2022-23.
• Consolidated Fund Issue: Authorizes the Treasury to issue up to £356,026,979,000 from the Consolidated Fund.
• Appropriation of Resources and Money: Details how the authorized amounts will be allocated across different government departments and purposes.
• Income Appropriation: Specifies rules for the use of income generated by government departments.
• Backdating: Makes the provisions effective from 1 April 2022.

Government Spending

The bill authorizes a significant increase in government spending for the 2022-23 financial year. The total resource authorization is increased by £486,497,865,000, with £409,480,425,000 allocated to current purposes and £77,017,440,000 for capital purposes. A further £356,026,979,000 is authorized for issue from the Consolidated Fund. The exact breakdown of spending across various departments and programs can be found in the Schedule, showing a substantial commitment of public funds.

Groups Affected

This bill affects a wide range of groups:

• Government Departments: All government departments receive funding allocations specified in the Schedule, influencing their operational capacity and ability to deliver public services.
• Public Sector Workers: Salaries, pensions, and other benefits are impacted by the allocated funds.
• Beneficiaries of Government Programs: Individuals and organizations receiving benefits, grants, or other forms of government support will be affected by the funding decisions.
• Taxpayers: The bill's authorization of spending influences the overall tax burden and government debt.

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