Overview

The Appropriation Act 2009 authorized government spending for the financial years ending 31 March 2008 and 31 March 2009. It detailed the allocation of funds to various government departments and agencies, covering both expected and additional spending needs.

Description

This Act authorized the use of resources and the issue of sums from the Consolidated Fund to cover government spending. Specific amounts were authorized for the years ending 31 March 2008 (£1,886,000 for resource use and £5,780,000 from the Consolidated Fund) and 31 March 2009 (£37,878,310,000 for resource use and £12,049,636,000 from the Consolidated Fund). The total amounts appropriated across both years were £45,305,922,000 in resources and £44,167,900,000 from the Consolidated Fund. Schedule 2 detailed the allocation of these funds to specific government departments and programs, including supplementary budgets and adjustments to appropriations in aid (funds generated by government departments themselves).

Schedule 1

Schedule 1 listed the total resources authorized for use and grants from the Consolidated Fund, totaling £45,305,922,000 and £44,167,900,000 respectively.

Schedule 2

Schedule 2 detailed the appropriation of funds to various government departments, showing both the original allocations and supplementary additions or reductions. It also specified limits on appropriations in aid for each department.

Government Spending

The Act authorized a total of £45,305,922,000 in resources for use and £44,167,900,000 to be issued from the Consolidated Fund for the years ending 31 March 2008 and 31 March 2009. This included adjustments for overspending in the previous year and supplementary funding for various departments.

Groups Affected

The Act affected numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments and Agencies: The act directly impacted government departments' budgets, influencing their ability to fund programs and services.
• Public Sector Workers: Funding for salaries and pensions of civil servants and other public sector employees was affected.
• Recipients of Government Services: Funding for social programs (e.g., welfare, education, healthcare) influenced the level of services provided.
• Businesses: Funding for business support programs and grants impacted businesses' access to financial assistance and other support.

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