Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Serious Fraud Office (Contingencies Fund Advance)

22 February 2024 · Attorney General

Proposed by Victoria Prentis Con Banbury

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • A cash advance of 22,253,000 is sought from the Contingencies Fund for the Serious Fraud Office.
  • The House will consider approving the funds through a Supplementary Estimate.
  • The advance will be repaid upon Royal Assent.

Issue summary

A cash advance from the Contingencies Fund is sought for the Serious Fraud Office to cover costs for large cases pending Parliamentary approval.

Action requested

The House will be asked to approve an additional £22,253,000 in resources for the SFO through a Supplementary Estimate. Pending approval, urgent expenditure of this amount will be met by a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund, which will be repaid upon Royal Assent.

Key facts

  • A cash advance of £22,253,000 is requested for the SFO.
  • The advance covers costs related to large cases pending Parliamentary approval.
  • Repayment will occur upon Royal Assent of the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill.
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