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Contingencies Fund Advance

28 April 2026

Proposing MP
Sarah Sackman Lab
Finchley and Golders Green
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
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TAGS
Justice & Courts

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement is about seeking an advance from the Contingencies Fund to support the development of a digital system for administering legal aid provisions under the upcoming Public Office (Accountability) Bill.

Action Requested

The Ministry of Justice intends to seek parliamentary approval for £1.7m through a Main Estimate and will use a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund pending this approval, with repayment upon Royal Assent of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill in Autumn 2026.

Key Facts

  • The Ministry of Justice seeks an advance of £1.7m from the Contingencies Fund.
  • The expenditure is for developing a digital system to administer legal aid provisions under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
  • Royal Assent of the Bill is anticipated in Autumn 2026.
  • The Main Estimate will seek parliamentary approval for £1,700,000.
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