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Advance from the Contingencies Fund

23 January 2020

Proposing MP
Oliver Dowden Con
Hertsmere
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses a request for a repayable cash advance from the UK's Contingencies Fund by the Cabinet Office.

Action Requested

A routine £19,740,000 advance from the Contingencies Fund is requested to cover urgent expenditure until parliamentary approval of additional resources in a Supplementary Estimate. The funds will support programmes with Government-wide benefits and savings, including EU Exit objectives, public inquiries, security, and property management.

Key Facts

  • Cabinet Office seeks a £19,740,000 repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • Additional resources of £19,094,000 and capital of £646,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate for the Cabinet Office.
  • The advance is to cover urgent expenditure pending parliamentary approval.
  • Urgent programmes include advancing EU Exit objectives, public inquiries, security, and efficient property management.
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