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CONTINGENCIES FUND ADVANCE
23 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the need for a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund to set up the Office for Environmental Protection before Royal Assent of the Environment Bill.
Action Requested
Defra seeks parliamentary approval for an additional £536,000 in resources for setting up the Office for Environmental Protection. Pending this approval, a repayable cash advance from the Contingencies Fund will cover essential setup costs including IT, corporate services, estates, finance, recruitment and HR expenses.
Key Facts
- Defra seeks a repayable cash advance of £536,000.
- The advance is needed to set up the Office for Environmental Protection in anticipation of Royal Assent of the Environment Bill.
- This funding will cover IT, corporate services, estates, finance, recruitment and HR costs.
- A previous contingencies fund advance of £215,000 was notified on 21 July 2020.
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