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UK Statistics Authority Contingencies Fund Advance

07 February 2024

Proposing MP
Alex Burghart Con
Brentwood and Ongar
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement is about seeking an advance from the Contingencies Fund for the UK Statistics Authority.

Action Requested

The Statistics Board intends to seek a £28,500,000 cash advance from the Contingencies Fund to support additional Resource expenditure related to specific programmes and reviews. The funds will be repaid upon receiving Royal Assent on the Supply and Appropriation Bill.

Key Facts

  • Total requested cash advance: £28,500,000.
  • The cash advances are for supporting the Future Population and Migration Statistics Programme, Public Sector Productivity review, various Budget Cover Transfers, and lease payments recognised as non-cash items at Main Estimate.
  • Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £23,500,000 and an additional cash amount of £5,000,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate.
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