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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Advance from the Contingencies Fund

17 June 2020 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Michael Gove Con Surrey Heath

Economy

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At a glance

Key points

  • Cabinet Office seeks repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund due to increased costs related to urgent expenditure including the COVID-19 response.
  • Parliamentary approval for an additional 270,100,000 in resources for the Cabinet Office has been requested through a Main Estimate.
  • Pending approval, an advance of 270,100,000 from the Contingencies Fund will cover urgent expenditure.

Issue summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund due to increased costs related to urgent expenditure, including the COVID-19 response.

Action requested

Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £270,100,000 has been sought in a Main Estimate for the Cabinet Office. Pending that approval, an advance from the Contingencies Fund will cover urgent expenditure estimated at £270,100,000.

Key facts

  • The Cabinet Office seeks a repayable cash advance of £270,100,000.
  • Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £107,100,000 and £163,000,000 is sought.
  • Urgent expenditure includes costs related to the COVID-19 response.
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