Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Estimated Spend for Financial Year 2023-24

22 May 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Alex Burghart Con Brentwood and Ongar

Foreign Affairs

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) is providing an estimated spend update for the Financial Year 2023-24.
  • The CSSF is transitioning to the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) to address global challenges more effectively.
  • The ISF aims to deliver strategic impact, value for money, and innovation in tackling complex national security issues.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the estimated spend for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) for Financial Year 2023/24.

Action requested

The CSSF is transitioning to the Integrated Security Fund (ISF) with a focus on addressing global challenges through integrated domestic and overseas national security programming. The ISF aims to bring strategic impact, value for taxpayers' money, and innovation in tackling complex national security issues.

Key facts

  • Estimated CSSF spend for Financial Year 2023/24 is £848.9m.
  • ODA funding amounts to £505.7m while non-ODA funding totals £343.2m.
  • The ISF transition occurred on 1 April 2024 and includes new areas like maritime security, economic sanctions, AI, and cyber programmes.
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