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Contingencies Fund Advance
04 February 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Scotland Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the need for a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund to meet immediate financial requirements.
Action Requested
I am seeking approval for a repayable cash advance of £1,900,000 from the Contingencies Fund until the Supplementary Estimate is approved by Parliament. The funds will cover urgent expenditure consistent with existing Parliamentary Estimates and will be repaid immediately upon approval of the Supplementary Estimate.
Key Facts
- Repayable cash advance of £1,900,000 sought.
- Advance required to meet pending parliamentary approval of the Supplementary Estimate 2019-20.
- Urgent expenditure estimated at £1,900,000 will be covered by the advance.
- The funds will be repaid immediately following approval of the Supplementary Estimate.
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