Overview

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2009 authorized government spending for the financial year ending 31 March 2010. It detailed the allocation of funds to various government departments and agencies, setting limits on spending and specifying how funds would be used.

Description

This Act authorized a total of £484,281,696,000 in resources for use and £486,035,320,000 for issue from the Consolidated Fund for the 2009-2010 financial year. The Act detailed allocations to numerous government departments and agencies, including the Department of Health, Ministry of Defence, Department for Work and Pensions, and many others. Each department's allocation included breakdowns for operating costs, capital expenditure, and appropriations-in-aid (funds generated by the department itself). The Act also set limits on appropriations-in-aid for many departments. These limits were to be in force from 18 June 2009, with provisions for exceeding them in certain circumstances, subject to parliamentary approval. Finally, the Act repealed certain previous Consolidated Fund and Appropriation Acts.

Government Spending

The Act authorized a total government expenditure of £486,035,320,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. This included resources authorised for use (£484,281,696,000) and grants from the Consolidated Fund (£486,035,320,000).

Groups Affected

The Act affected a wide range of groups, including:

• Government Departments and Agencies: Funding levels for all major government departments and their associated agencies were defined by the Act, influencing their operational capacity and ability to deliver services.
• Public Sector Workers: Salaries, pensions, and benefits for many public sector employees were funded through the appropriations outlined in the Act.
• Beneficiaries of Government Programmes: Individuals and organizations receiving benefits, grants, or services from government programmes were directly affected by the allocation of funds in the Act.
• Taxpayers: The Act's authorization of government spending ultimately impacts taxpayers, as it determines the level of government borrowing and the overall tax burden.

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