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Advance from the Contingencies Fund
17 June 2020
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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