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UK Statistics Authority Contingencies Fund Advance

11 February 2020

Proposing MP
Chloe Smith Con
Norwich North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The UK Statistics Authority is seeking a £33 million repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund to support the Census Data Collection Transformation Programme in 2019/20.

Action Requested

A Written Ministerial Statement is made to inform Parliament of the Authority's intention to seek an advance, with funds included in the Supplementary Estimates published in February and released after Royal Assent in March. Parliamentary approval for additional funding will be sought through a Supplementary Estimate.

Key Facts

  • The UK Statistics Authority seeks a £33 million repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund.
  • Additional funding of £29,462,000 Resource, £601,000 Capital and £2,937,000 cash is required for 2019/20 due to revised programme budget timing.
  • The funds will be included in the Supplementary Estimates published in February and released after Royal Assent of the Supply and Appropriation Bill in March.
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