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Home Office 2023-24 funding

01 February 2024

Proposing MP
Braintree
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the need for additional funding for the Home Office in 2023-24 due to a shortfall in the Main Estimate.

Action Requested

Parliamentary approval is sought for an additional £2,600,000,000 through a Supplementary Estimate. Pending this approval, urgent expenditure will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund until Royal Assent is granted.

Key Facts

  • The Home Office net cash requirement exceeds the Main Estimate for 2023-24.
  • A Parliamentary Supplementary Estimate of £2,600,000,000 will be sought.
  • Urgent expenditure of £2,600,000,000 will be met by repayable cash advances from the Contingencies Fund pending Royal Assent.
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