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Advance from the Contingencies Fund

17 June 2020

Proposing MP
Surrey Heath
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Cabinet Office is seeking a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund due to increased costs related to urgent expenditure, including the COVID-19 response.

Action Requested

Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £270,100,000 has been sought in a Main Estimate for the Cabinet Office. Pending that approval, an advance from the Contingencies Fund will cover urgent expenditure estimated at £270,100,000.

Key Facts

  • The Cabinet Office seeks a repayable cash advance of £270,100,000.
  • Parliamentary approval for additional resources of £107,100,000 and £163,000,000 is sought.
  • Urgent expenditure includes costs related to the COVID-19 response.
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