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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Contingencies Fund Advance

18 May 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Proposed by Simon Clarke Con Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government seeks an advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • The proposed advance amounts to 1,415,000,000.
  • The funds are needed to cover urgent expenditure pending parliamentary approval for the Main Estimate 2020-21.

Issue summary

The Minister of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking an advance from the Contingencies Fund.

Action requested

The Department requires an advance of £1,415,000,000 to cover urgent expenditure pending parliamentary approval for the Main Estimate 2020-21.

Key facts

  • The Ministry seeks a cash advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • Urgent expenditure is estimated at £1,415,000,000.
  • Parliamentary approval for additional resources will be sought in the Main Estimate.
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