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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Serious Fraud Office (Contingencies Fund Advance)

04 February 2025 · Attorney General

Proposed by Lucy Rigby Lab Northampton North

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At a glance

Key points

  • A cash advance of 15,000,000 is requested from the Contingencies Fund for the Serious Fraud Office.
  • The advance is to cover costs related to complex cases pending Parliamentary approval.
  • The MP seeks Parliamentary approval for an additional 15,000,000 funding in the SFO's Supplementary Estimate.

Issue summary

A cash advance is sought for the Serious Fraud Office to cover costs related to complex cases pending Parliamentary approval.

Action requested

The MP requests Parliamentary approval for an additional £15,000,000 funding for the SFO's Supplementary Estimate and a temporary repayable cash advance of £15,000,000 from the Contingencies Fund until Royal Assent is given.

Key facts

  • A cash advance of £15,000,000 has been sought from the Contingencies Fund.
  • The additional funding will cover costs for high-cost casework and office improvement works.
  • Parliamentary approval is pending for a Supplementary Estimate with an increase in Resource DEL and net cash requirement.
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