Overview

The Appropriation Act 2009 authorized government spending and resource allocation for the fiscal years ending March 31, 2008, and March 31, 2009. It detailed specific amounts from the Consolidated Fund for various government departments and services, addressing both excesses from the previous year and supplementary needs for the current year.

Description

This Act authorized the use of resources and the issue of funds from the Consolidated Fund to cover government spending. Key aspects include:

Fiscal Year 2007-2008:

• Authorized resources: £1,886,000
• Issued from Consolidated Fund: £5,780,000

Fiscal Year 2008-2009:

• Authorized resources: £37,878,310,000
• Issued from Consolidated Fund: £12,049,636,000

The Act also included adjustments to spending limits previously set under the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000, reflecting reallocations of funds between departments and programs. Schedules 1 and 2 provided detailed breakdowns of authorized resources and appropriations across various government departments. Significant reallocations of resources are noted within the footnotes to Schedule 2.

Government Spending

The total resources authorized for use were £45,305,922,000, while the total issued from the Consolidated Fund amounted to £44,167,900,000. This represents government spending across various departments for the specified fiscal years, including addressing overspending in the previous year and supplementing existing budgets.

Groups Affected

The act impacted numerous groups, including:

• Government Departments: All government departments received allocations or had their spending limits adjusted.
• Public sector workers: Funding for salaries and pensions.
• Schools and educational institutions: Funding for education programs and initiatives.
• Healthcare providers: Funding for the National Health Service.
• Social services recipients: Funding for social security benefits and welfare programs.
• Businesses and industries: Funding for business support programs and initiatives.
• Consumers: Indirect impact through regulations and funding for consumer protection agencies.

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