Overview

The Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) (No. 2) Bill authorizes government spending for the financial years ending 31 March 2010 and 31 March 2011. It covers both the use of resources and the issuing of sums from the Consolidated Fund to meet the government's expenses.

Description

This bill legally approves government spending. It details the allocation of funds for various government departments and agencies for the fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. Specific amounts are allocated for both years. The bill includes:

• Authorisation of Resource Use: £41,539,482,000 for the two years.
• Authorisation of Consolidated Fund Issues: £13,899,545,000 for the two years.
• Appropriation of Funds: The bill appropriates the specified amounts for the services and purposes listed in Schedule 2. It details adjustments to spending limits introduced by the Government Resources and Accounts Act 2000.
• Schedule 1: Provides a detailed breakdown of resources authorised for use and grants from the Consolidated Fund for each year, showing totals for both 2009-2010 and 2010-2011.
• Schedule 2: Contains a comprehensive list of government departments and agencies, their spending requests, and specific amounts allocated. It also shows adjustments (excesses and supplementaries) to previously approved amounts.

Government Spending

The bill authorises a total of £41,539,482,000 in resource use and £13,899,545,000 in Consolidated Fund issues for the financial years ending 31 March 2010 and 31 March 2011. Detailed breakdowns are provided in Schedules 1 and 2, indicating allocations to numerous government departments and agencies. Specific figures for each department are given in Schedule 2.

Groups Affected

This bill affects virtually all UK citizens because it underpins government services. Specific groups significantly affected include:

• Government Departments and Agencies: The bill directly impacts all government departments and agencies, dictating their funding levels for the specified period.
• Public Sector Workers: Funding for salaries and pensions is included, directly impacting public sector employment and associated benefits.
• Recipients of Government Services: The bill affects the provision of public services such as healthcare, education, and social welfare, impacting the quality and availability of these services to citizens.

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