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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Contingencies Fund Advance – The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body

02 September 2020 · House of Commons Commission

Proposed by Pete Wishart SNP Perth and Kinross-shire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body has requested a cash advance from HM Treasury.
  • The amount requested is 98,700,000 to support the Restoration and Renewal Programme.
  • This advance will cover the programme's expenses until additional resources are approved.

Issue summary

The statement addresses funding requests and advances for the Restoration and Renewal Programme.

Action requested

A cash advance of £98,700,000 has been sought from HM Treasury to enable the continued operation of the programme until parliamentary approval for additional resources is secured in a Supplementary Estimate.

Key facts

  • The initial Main Estimate for April to June 2020 was £27,500,000.
  • Funding for July 2020 to March 2021 amounts to £98,700,000.
  • Parliamentary approval of additional resources and capital will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate amounting to £96,230,000 and £2,470,000 respectively.
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