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Security and Intelligence Agencies - Contingencies Fund Advance

07 March 2024

Proposing MP
Brentwood and Ongar
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the need for an advance from the Contingencies Fund to cover urgent expenditure for the Security and Intelligence Agencies pending parliamentary approval.

Action Requested

An advance of £168,000,000 from the Contingencies Fund is requested to meet contractual commitments until the Supplementary Estimate can be approved by Parliament. The full details are available on the government website.

Key Facts

  • Security and Intelligence Agencies seek an advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • Urgent expenditure of £168,000,000 is required pending parliamentary approval.
  • Supplementary Estimate requests additional resource of £5,295,000, capital of £96,261,000 and cash movement of £66,444,000.
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