Overview

The Appropriation Act 2010 authorized government spending for the financial years ending 31 March 2009 and 31 March 2010. It detailed the amounts of resources authorised for use and the sums issued from the Consolidated Fund for various government departments and agencies. The act also adjusted appropriations in aid limits for several departments.

Description

This Act authorized the use of resources and the issue of funds from the Consolidated Fund to cover government spending. For the year ending 31 March 2009, £23,893,853,000 in resources were authorized. For the year ending 31 March 2010, £11,525,053,000 in resources were authorized, with £8,112,904,000 issued from the Consolidated Fund. The total amount of resources authorised for use across both years was £42,036,138,000, and total grants from the Consolidated Fund were £32,111,481,000. The act also included adjustments to appropriations in aid limits (funds a department can retain from its income) under the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000, specifying these limits for various government departments for both 2009 and 2010.

Appropriations in Aid

The act significantly detailed modifications to the limits on appropriations in aid, reflecting reallocations of resources between departments and adjustments to previous authorizations. These modifications, detailed in Schedules 1 and 2, affected numerous government departments.

Government Spending

The act authorized a total government expenditure of £42,036,138,000 for the financial years 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. This included £23,893,853,000 for 2008-2009 and £18,142,285,000 for 2009-2010. £32,111,481,000 was issued from the Consolidated Fund to cover this spending. The detailed breakdown of spending is provided in Schedule 2.

Groups Affected

Numerous groups were affected by this act, including:

• Government Departments: All government departments received funding allocations and had their appropriations in aid limits adjusted (e.g., Department for Children, Schools and Families, Department of Health, Ministry of Defence, HM Treasury).
• Public Sector Agencies and Organizations: Various agencies and organizations received funding, including those within the NHS, education, and social services.
• Individuals: Individuals receiving benefits, pensions, or other government support were affected by the spending decisions.
• Businesses: Businesses receiving government contracts or grants were also impacted.

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