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Advance from the Contingencies Fund

27 February 2020

Proposing MP
Michael Gove Con
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the routine requirement of seeking a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund for the Cabinet Office.

Action Requested

A repayable cash advance of £82,663,000 is requested to cover urgent programmes with Government-wide benefits or savings until additional resources are approved in a Supplementary Estimate.

Key Facts

  • The Cabinet Office seeks a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund of £82,663,000.
  • Parliamentary approval for an additional resource of £53,885,000 and capital of £27,903,000 will be sought in a Supplementary Estimate.
  • The cash advance is required pending the Royal Assent of the Supply and Appropriation Act.
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