Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2025

Type Public General Act
Publication 2025-03-11
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API
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Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration costs incurred in providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance to Government and other clients, principally in the public sector, and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts for providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance in a range of areas, including employer-sponsored pension arrangements and other employee benefits, social insurance, health care financing arrangements, risk management and strategic investment, asset/liability considerations, pension and insurance regulation etc. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration costs incurred in providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance to Government and other clients, principally in the public sector, and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts for providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance in a range of areas, including employer-sponsored pension arrangements and other employee benefits, social insurance, health care financing arrangements, risk management and strategic investment, asset/liability considerations, pension and insurance regulation etc. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration costs incurred in providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance to Government and other clients, principally in the public sector, and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts for providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance in a range of areas, including employer-sponsored pension arrangements and other employee benefits, social insurance, health care financing arrangements, risk management and strategic investment, asset/liability considerations, pension and insurance regulation etc. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration costs incurred in providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance to Government and other clients, principally in the public sector, and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts for providing actuarial and specialist analysis, advice and assurance in a range of areas, including employer-sponsored pension arrangements and other employee benefits, social insurance, health care financing arrangements, risk management and strategic investment, asset/liability considerations, pension and insurance regulation etc.
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Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Office of Gas and Electricity Markets
Departmental Expenditure Limit 40,225,000 -1,000
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 1,000
Net Cash Requirement 0
Total 40,226,000 -1,000 0
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administrative and operational costs; development and administration of licensed regimes and industry processes; payments to other government departments; co-operation with international regulators; services to other government and energy related organisations; administration and payments made under the Green Gas Support Scheme; administration of energy efficiency, offshore transmission and other environmental schemes; regulation of and participation in the Smart Meter programme; payments in relation to legal costs arising from regulatory duties; adjustments to provisions; depreciation and other non-cash items in DEL. Notional expenditure relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Income arising from: Gas and electricity licence fees; receipts in respect of the administration of the Offshore Tender regime; income from fees and charges levied under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989; income from fees and charges levied under the Green Gas Support Scheme; bank interest, receipts in respect of letting, disposal, vacation or occupation of accommodation; income from services to other government and energy related organisations; bank interest and other cost recovery receipts. Notional income relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior Period Adjustment relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administrative and operational costs; development and administration of licensed regimes and industry processes; payments to other government departments; co-operation with international regulators; services to other government and energy related organisations; administration and payments made under the Green Gas Support Scheme; administration of energy efficiency, offshore transmission and other environmental schemes; regulation of and participation in the Smart Meter programme; payments in relation to legal costs arising from regulatory duties; adjustments to provisions; depreciation and other non-cash items in DEL. Notional expenditure relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Income arising from: Gas and electricity licence fees; receipts in respect of the administration of the Offshore Tender regime; income from fees and charges levied under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989; income from fees and charges levied under the Green Gas Support Scheme; bank interest, receipts in respect of letting, disposal, vacation or occupation of accommodation; income from services to other government and energy related organisations; bank interest and other cost recovery receipts. Notional income relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior Period Adjustment relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administrative and operational costs; development and administration of licensed regimes and industry processes; payments to other government departments; co-operation with international regulators; services to other government and energy related organisations; administration and payments made under the Green Gas Support Scheme; administration of energy efficiency, offshore transmission and other environmental schemes; regulation of and participation in the Smart Meter programme; payments in relation to legal costs arising from regulatory duties; adjustments to provisions; depreciation and other non-cash items in DEL. Notional expenditure relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Income arising from: Gas and electricity licence fees; receipts in respect of the administration of the Offshore Tender regime; income from fees and charges levied under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989; income from fees and charges levied under the Green Gas Support Scheme; bank interest, receipts in respect of letting, disposal, vacation or occupation of accommodation; income from services to other government and energy related organisations; bank interest and other cost recovery receipts. Notional income relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior Period Adjustment relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administrative and operational costs; development and administration of licensed regimes and industry processes; payments to other government departments; co-operation with international regulators; services to other government and energy related organisations; administration and payments made under the Green Gas Support Scheme; administration of energy efficiency, offshore transmission and other environmental schemes; regulation of and participation in the Smart Meter programme; payments in relation to legal costs arising from regulatory duties; adjustments to provisions; depreciation and other non-cash items in DEL. Notional expenditure relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Income arising from: Gas and electricity licence fees; receipts in respect of the administration of the Offshore Tender regime; income from fees and charges levied under the Gas Act 1986 and the Electricity Act 1989; income from fees and charges levied under the Green Gas Support Scheme; bank interest, receipts in respect of letting, disposal, vacation or occupation of accommodation; income from services to other government and energy related organisations; bank interest and other cost recovery receipts. Notional income relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy and levelisation process. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior Period Adjustment relating to the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) levy.
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Office of Rail and Road Office of Rail and Road Office of Rail and Road Office of Rail and Road
Departmental Expenditure Limit 1,000 500,000
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 0
Total 1,000 500,000 0
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration of ORR, its support establishments, all associates of non-cash items and all activities as the combined economic and safety regulator including health and safety matters, the regulation of access to railways, the regulation of HS1 stations, the promotion of rail services, efficiencies and economy for those providing railway services, protecting the interests of railway services and railway users, payment of the apprenticeship levy, sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman and providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. All activities as highways monitor with responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways' delivery of the government's roads investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network. Support for activities as highways monitor. Acting as the appeal body, controlling the network statement, monitoring the competitive situation of rail services, and overseeing the efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure for Northern Ireland and for the infrastructure manager of the Core Valley Lines. Income arising from: Regulatory licences, concession agreements, levies, subscription fees, charges for courses and officers loaned to other organisations, High Speed 1 Limited; Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission; Channel Tunnel Authority; NIR Networks Limited; Amey Keolis Infrastructure/Selwaith Amey Keolis Limited; Transport for Wales; and government grants. Income from recovery actions in connection with successful legal cases. Charges for rental, administrative and other services, and other activities to other government departments, executive and non-executive non-departmental public bodies. Overhead recharges. Grant funding from the Department for Transport in respect of monitoring and enforcing the performance of National Highways including its delivery of the government's road investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network, and for providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration of ORR, its support establishments, all associates of non-cash items and all activities as the combined economic and safety regulator including health and safety matters, the regulation of access to railways, the regulation of HS1 stations, the promotion of rail services, efficiencies and economy for those providing railway services, protecting the interests of railway services and railway users, payment of the apprenticeship levy, sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman and providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. All activities as highways monitor with responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways' delivery of the government's roads investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network. Support for activities as highways monitor. Acting as the appeal body, controlling the network statement, monitoring the competitive situation of rail services, and overseeing the efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure for Northern Ireland and for the infrastructure manager of the Core Valley Lines. Income arising from: Regulatory licences, concession agreements, levies, subscription fees, charges for courses and officers loaned to other organisations, High Speed 1 Limited; Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission; Channel Tunnel Authority; NIR Networks Limited; Amey Keolis Infrastructure/Selwaith Amey Keolis Limited; Transport for Wales; and government grants. Income from recovery actions in connection with successful legal cases. Charges for rental, administrative and other services, and other activities to other government departments, executive and non-executive non-departmental public bodies. Overhead recharges. Grant funding from the Department for Transport in respect of monitoring and enforcing the performance of National Highways including its delivery of the government's road investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network, and for providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration of ORR, its support establishments, all associates of non-cash items and all activities as the combined economic and safety regulator including health and safety matters, the regulation of access to railways, the regulation of HS1 stations, the promotion of rail services, efficiencies and economy for those providing railway services, protecting the interests of railway services and railway users, payment of the apprenticeship levy, sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman and providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. All activities as highways monitor with responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways' delivery of the government's roads investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network. Support for activities as highways monitor. Acting as the appeal body, controlling the network statement, monitoring the competitive situation of rail services, and overseeing the efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure for Northern Ireland and for the infrastructure manager of the Core Valley Lines. Income arising from: Regulatory licences, concession agreements, levies, subscription fees, charges for courses and officers loaned to other organisations, High Speed 1 Limited; Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission; Channel Tunnel Authority; NIR Networks Limited; Amey Keolis Infrastructure/Selwaith Amey Keolis Limited; Transport for Wales; and government grants. Income from recovery actions in connection with successful legal cases. Charges for rental, administrative and other services, and other activities to other government departments, executive and non-executive non-departmental public bodies. Overhead recharges. Grant funding from the Department for Transport in respect of monitoring and enforcing the performance of National Highways including its delivery of the government's road investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network, and for providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Administration of ORR, its support establishments, all associates of non-cash items and all activities as the combined economic and safety regulator including health and safety matters, the regulation of access to railways, the regulation of HS1 stations, the promotion of rail services, efficiencies and economy for those providing railway services, protecting the interests of railway services and railway users, payment of the apprenticeship levy, sponsorship of the Rail Ombudsman and providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London. All activities as highways monitor with responsibility for monitoring and enforcing the performance and efficiency of National Highways' delivery of the government's roads investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network. Support for activities as highways monitor. Acting as the appeal body, controlling the network statement, monitoring the competitive situation of rail services, and overseeing the efficient management and fair and non-discriminatory use of rail infrastructure for Northern Ireland and for the infrastructure manager of the Core Valley Lines. Income arising from: Regulatory licences, concession agreements, levies, subscription fees, charges for courses and officers loaned to other organisations, High Speed 1 Limited; Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission; Channel Tunnel Authority; NIR Networks Limited; Amey Keolis Infrastructure/Selwaith Amey Keolis Limited; Transport for Wales; and government grants. Income from recovery actions in connection with successful legal cases. Charges for rental, administrative and other services, and other activities to other government departments, executive and non-executive non-departmental public bodies. Overhead recharges. Grant funding from the Department for Transport in respect of monitoring and enforcing the performance of National Highways including its delivery of the government's road investment strategy and its management and operation of the strategic road network, and for providing advice on the future funding framework for Transport for London.
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Water Services Regulation Authority Water Services Regulation Authority Water Services Regulation Authority Water Services Regulation Authority
Departmental Expenditure Limit 1,000 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 1,000
Total 1,000 0 1,000
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Regulation of, and the application of competition law to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Administration and operation costs of the department, including depreciation, pension payments, provisions and other non-cash items. Payments in relation to legal costs arising from carrying out legal functions including regulatory and/or competition functions. Income arising from: Regulatory licence fees and otherwise recovering Ofwat's costs and expenses associated with the regulation of, and being a competition authority in relation to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Contributions towards former Director Generals' pension payments. Recovery in respect of administration and operation costs of the department, including salary recovery for staff on loan or seconded, contributions relating to participants' share of collaborative projects, sale of fixed assets and any other miscellaneous cost recovery receipts. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Regulation of, and the application of competition law to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Administration and operation costs of the department, including depreciation, pension payments, provisions and other non-cash items. Payments in relation to legal costs arising from carrying out legal functions including regulatory and/or competition functions. Income arising from: Regulatory licence fees and otherwise recovering Ofwat's costs and expenses associated with the regulation of, and being a competition authority in relation to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Contributions towards former Director Generals' pension payments. Recovery in respect of administration and operation costs of the department, including salary recovery for staff on loan or seconded, contributions relating to participants' share of collaborative projects, sale of fixed assets and any other miscellaneous cost recovery receipts. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Regulation of, and the application of competition law to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Administration and operation costs of the department, including depreciation, pension payments, provisions and other non-cash items. Payments in relation to legal costs arising from carrying out legal functions including regulatory and/or competition functions. Income arising from: Regulatory licence fees and otherwise recovering Ofwat's costs and expenses associated with the regulation of, and being a competition authority in relation to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Contributions towards former Director Generals' pension payments. Recovery in respect of administration and operation costs of the department, including salary recovery for staff on loan or seconded, contributions relating to participants' share of collaborative projects, sale of fixed assets and any other miscellaneous cost recovery receipts. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Regulation of, and the application of competition law to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Administration and operation costs of the department, including depreciation, pension payments, provisions and other non-cash items. Payments in relation to legal costs arising from carrying out legal functions including regulatory and/or competition functions. Income arising from: Regulatory licence fees and otherwise recovering Ofwat's costs and expenses associated with the regulation of, and being a competition authority in relation to, the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales. Contributions towards former Director Generals' pension payments. Recovery in respect of administration and operation costs of the department, including salary recovery for staff on loan or seconded, contributions relating to participants' share of collaborative projects, sale of fixed assets and any other miscellaneous cost recovery receipts.
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Export Credits Guarantee Department Export Credits Guarantee Department Export Credits Guarantee Department Export Credits Guarantee Department
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 2,100,000,000 -200,000,000
Non-Budget Expenditure 130,000,000
Net Cash Requirement -350,000,000
Total 2,230,000,000 -200,000,000 -350,000,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas and for transaction and portfolio management, and expenditure arising from the creation and increase in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including payment for services incurred on behalf of other government departments. Income arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas for transaction and portfolio management, and income arising from the release of and decrease in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including recoveries of income from other government departments and third parties. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior period adjustment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas and for transaction and portfolio management, and expenditure arising from the creation and increase in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including payment for services incurred on behalf of other government departments. Income arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas for transaction and portfolio management, and income arising from the release of and decrease in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including recoveries of income from other government departments and third parties. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior period adjustment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas and for transaction and portfolio management, and expenditure arising from the creation and increase in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including payment for services incurred on behalf of other government departments. Income arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas for transaction and portfolio management, and income arising from the release of and decrease in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including recoveries of income from other government departments and third parties. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior period adjustment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas and for transaction and portfolio management, and expenditure arising from the creation and increase in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including payment for services incurred on behalf of other government departments. Income arising from: Arrangements made by ECGD for supporting or developing UK exports, for insuring UK investments overseas for transaction and portfolio management, and income arising from the release of and decrease in provisions related to ECGD's operational activities. Services provided on behalf of other government departments including recoveries of income from other government departments and third parties. Non-Budget Expenditure Expenditure arising from: * Prior period adjustment.
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Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England
Departmental Expenditure Limit 311,000 -9,548,000
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 0
Total 311,000 -9,548,000 0
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operational and administration costs, capital expenditure, and associated depreciation and other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Monies received from the recovery of costs or miscellaneous income not classified elsewhere. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operational and administration costs, capital expenditure, and associated depreciation and other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Monies received from the recovery of costs or miscellaneous income not classified elsewhere. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operational and administration costs, capital expenditure, and associated depreciation and other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Monies received from the recovery of costs or miscellaneous income not classified elsewhere. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operational and administration costs, capital expenditure, and associated depreciation and other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Monies received from the recovery of costs or miscellaneous income not classified elsewhere.
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House of Lords House of Lords House of Lords House of Lords
Departmental Expenditure Limit 2,925,000 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 2,499,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 1,934,000
Total 5,424,000 0 1,934,000
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Members' expenses and allowances; administrative and accommodation costs, including staff salaries and pensions; security; stationery; printing; financial assistance to opposition parties; grants and grants-in-aid to Parliamentary bodies and organisations who promote the House of Lords' objectives; and associated depreciation and any other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Catering and retail sales; rental income; reproductions of works of art; pension scheme related income; fees; income from the sales of assets; other charges and receipts in connection with parliamentary activities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions; administrative and accommodation costs; and provisions and other non-cash costs falling in AME. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Members' expenses and allowances; administrative and accommodation costs, including staff salaries and pensions; security; stationery; printing; financial assistance to opposition parties; grants and grants-in-aid to Parliamentary bodies and organisations who promote the House of Lords' objectives; and associated depreciation and any other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Catering and retail sales; rental income; reproductions of works of art; pension scheme related income; fees; income from the sales of assets; other charges and receipts in connection with parliamentary activities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions; administrative and accommodation costs; and provisions and other non-cash costs falling in AME. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Members' expenses and allowances; administrative and accommodation costs, including staff salaries and pensions; security; stationery; printing; financial assistance to opposition parties; grants and grants-in-aid to Parliamentary bodies and organisations who promote the House of Lords' objectives; and associated depreciation and any other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Catering and retail sales; rental income; reproductions of works of art; pension scheme related income; fees; income from the sales of assets; other charges and receipts in connection with parliamentary activities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions; administrative and accommodation costs; and provisions and other non-cash costs falling in AME. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Members' expenses and allowances; administrative and accommodation costs, including staff salaries and pensions; security; stationery; printing; financial assistance to opposition parties; grants and grants-in-aid to Parliamentary bodies and organisations who promote the House of Lords' objectives; and associated depreciation and any other non-cash costs falling in DEL. Income arising from: Catering and retail sales; rental income; reproductions of works of art; pension scheme related income; fees; income from the sales of assets; other charges and receipts in connection with parliamentary activities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions; administrative and accommodation costs; and provisions and other non-cash costs falling in AME.
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House of Commons: Members House of Commons: Members House of Commons: Members House of Commons: Members
Departmental Expenditure Limit -2,785,000 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -2,793,000
Total -2,785,000 0 -2,793,000
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: The House of Commons Members' Estimate is to cover expenditure arising from: financial assistance to opposition parties to support them in the discharge of their Parliamentary or representative functions; the Exchequer contribution to the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; payroll costs of Members appointed to specific parliamentary duties, and other non-cash costs. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: The House of Commons Members' Estimate is to cover expenditure arising from: financial assistance to opposition parties to support them in the discharge of their Parliamentary or representative functions; the Exchequer contribution to the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; payroll costs of Members appointed to specific parliamentary duties, and other non-cash costs. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: The House of Commons Members' Estimate is to cover expenditure arising from: financial assistance to opposition parties to support them in the discharge of their Parliamentary or representative functions; the Exchequer contribution to the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; payroll costs of Members appointed to specific parliamentary duties, and other non-cash costs. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: The House of Commons Members' Estimate is to cover expenditure arising from: financial assistance to opposition parties to support them in the discharge of their Parliamentary or representative functions; the Exchequer contribution to the Parliamentary Contributory Pension Fund; payroll costs of Members appointed to specific parliamentary duties, and other non-cash costs.
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Armed Forces Pension and Compensation Schemes Armed Forces Pension and Compensation Schemes Armed Forces Pension and Compensation Schemes Armed Forces Pension and Compensation Schemes
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 45,000,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -100,000,000
Total 45,000,000 0 -100,000,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out and associated non-cash items to persons covered by the scheme. Provision is also made for payment of those benefits outside the scheme: Short Service Gratuities, Resettlement Grants and Criminal Injuries Compensation Overseas. Income arising from: MOD employer contributions (Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience), transfers in from other schemes and purchases of added years. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out and associated non-cash items to persons covered by the scheme. Provision is also made for payment of those benefits outside the scheme: Short Service Gratuities, Resettlement Grants and Criminal Injuries Compensation Overseas. Income arising from: MOD employer contributions (Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience), transfers in from other schemes and purchases of added years. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out and associated non-cash items to persons covered by the scheme. Provision is also made for payment of those benefits outside the scheme: Short Service Gratuities, Resettlement Grants and Criminal Injuries Compensation Overseas. Income arising from: MOD employer contributions (Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience), transfers in from other schemes and purchases of added years. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out and associated non-cash items to persons covered by the scheme. Provision is also made for payment of those benefits outside the scheme: Short Service Gratuities, Resettlement Grants and Criminal Injuries Compensation Overseas. Income arising from: MOD employer contributions (Superannuation Contributions Adjusted for Past Experience), transfers in from other schemes and purchases of added years.
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Overseas Superannuation Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Overseas Superannuation Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Overseas Superannuation Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Overseas Superannuation
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure -10,000,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 0
Total -10,000,000 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pension and superannuation payments, grants and compensation payments, etc. in respect of overseas services; pensions for beneficiaries of certain former overseas pension funds for which the UK assumed responsibility; pensions for beneficiaries and former beneficiaries of the Gibraltar Social Insurance Fund; contributions to pension funds guaranteed by the UK; refund of contributions made by overseas governments; war service credit; and associated non-cash items such as adjustments to pension scheme liabilities like interest on outstanding scheme liabilities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pension and superannuation payments, grants and compensation payments, etc. in respect of overseas services; pensions for beneficiaries of certain former overseas pension funds for which the UK assumed responsibility; pensions for beneficiaries and former beneficiaries of the Gibraltar Social Insurance Fund; contributions to pension funds guaranteed by the UK; refund of contributions made by overseas governments; war service credit; and associated non-cash items such as adjustments to pension scheme liabilities like interest on outstanding scheme liabilities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pension and superannuation payments, grants and compensation payments, etc. in respect of overseas services; pensions for beneficiaries of certain former overseas pension funds for which the UK assumed responsibility; pensions for beneficiaries and former beneficiaries of the Gibraltar Social Insurance Fund; contributions to pension funds guaranteed by the UK; refund of contributions made by overseas governments; war service credit; and associated non-cash items such as adjustments to pension scheme liabilities like interest on outstanding scheme liabilities. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pension and superannuation payments, grants and compensation payments, etc. in respect of overseas services; pensions for beneficiaries of certain former overseas pension funds for which the UK assumed responsibility; pensions for beneficiaries and former beneficiaries of the Gibraltar Social Insurance Fund; contributions to pension funds guaranteed by the UK; refund of contributions made by overseas governments; war service credit; and associated non-cash items such as adjustments to pension scheme liabilities like interest on outstanding scheme liabilities.
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National Health Service Pension Scheme National Health Service Pension Scheme National Health Service Pension Scheme National Health Service Pension Scheme
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure -290,300,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -1,266,140,000
Total -290,300,000 0 -1,266,140,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions, allowances, gratuities, transfers to alternative pension arrangements, refunds of contributions, compensation for early retirement, to or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment and other cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Pension contributions, inward transfer values, employer contributions relating to the Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme, cost of scheme administration levy, from or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions, allowances, gratuities, transfers to alternative pension arrangements, refunds of contributions, compensation for early retirement, to or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment and other cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Pension contributions, inward transfer values, employer contributions relating to the Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme, cost of scheme administration levy, from or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions, allowances, gratuities, transfers to alternative pension arrangements, refunds of contributions, compensation for early retirement, to or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment and other cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Pension contributions, inward transfer values, employer contributions relating to the Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme, cost of scheme administration levy, from or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Pensions, allowances, gratuities, transfers to alternative pension arrangements, refunds of contributions, compensation for early retirement, to or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment and other cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Pension contributions, inward transfer values, employer contributions relating to the Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme, cost of scheme administration levy, from or in respect of persons engaged in health services or in other approved employment.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales) Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales)
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 29,696,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 341,708,000
Total 29,696,000 0 341,708,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Superannuation allowances and gratuities, and other related expenditure, in respect of teachers and the widows, widowers, children and dependants of deceased teachers, and for premature retirement and compensation payments made to members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and on behalf of their employers, the cost of paying the Department for Education to administer the scheme; and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts from employers' and employees' superannuation contributions; transfer values received; deductions from returns of contributions towards payment in lieu of graduated national insurance contributions equivalent premiums; recovery of contributions equivalent premiums from the state pension scheme; amounts received from employers of teachers' scheme members in reimbursement of the cost of premature retirement compensation payments on their behalf by Capita; receipt of administration charge from employers for the specific purpose of meeting the costs of administering the scheme. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Superannuation allowances and gratuities, and other related expenditure, in respect of teachers and the widows, widowers, children and dependants of deceased teachers, and for premature retirement and compensation payments made to members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and on behalf of their employers, the cost of paying the Department for Education to administer the scheme; and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts from employers' and employees' superannuation contributions; transfer values received; deductions from returns of contributions towards payment in lieu of graduated national insurance contributions equivalent premiums; recovery of contributions equivalent premiums from the state pension scheme; amounts received from employers of teachers' scheme members in reimbursement of the cost of premature retirement compensation payments on their behalf by Capita; receipt of administration charge from employers for the specific purpose of meeting the costs of administering the scheme. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Superannuation allowances and gratuities, and other related expenditure, in respect of teachers and the widows, widowers, children and dependants of deceased teachers, and for premature retirement and compensation payments made to members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and on behalf of their employers, the cost of paying the Department for Education to administer the scheme; and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts from employers' and employees' superannuation contributions; transfer values received; deductions from returns of contributions towards payment in lieu of graduated national insurance contributions equivalent premiums; recovery of contributions equivalent premiums from the state pension scheme; amounts received from employers of teachers' scheme members in reimbursement of the cost of premature retirement compensation payments on their behalf by Capita; receipt of administration charge from employers for the specific purpose of meeting the costs of administering the scheme. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Superannuation allowances and gratuities, and other related expenditure, in respect of teachers and the widows, widowers, children and dependants of deceased teachers, and for premature retirement and compensation payments made to members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme and on behalf of their employers, the cost of paying the Department for Education to administer the scheme; and associated non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts from employers' and employees' superannuation contributions; transfer values received; deductions from returns of contributions towards payment in lieu of graduated national insurance contributions equivalent premiums; recovery of contributions equivalent premiums from the state pension scheme; amounts received from employers of teachers' scheme members in reimbursement of the cost of premature retirement compensation payments on their behalf by Capita; receipt of administration charge from employers for the specific purpose of meeting the costs of administering the scheme.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
UK Atomic Energy Authority Pension Schemes UK Atomic Energy Authority Pension Schemes UK Atomic Energy Authority Pension Schemes UK Atomic Energy Authority Pension Schemes
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 60,898,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 68,221,000
Total 60,898,000 0 68,221,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payments of pensions etc. to members of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority pension schemes, related expenditure and non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts of employees' and employers' contributions and inward transfers. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payments of pensions etc. to members of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority pension schemes, related expenditure and non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts of employees' and employers' contributions and inward transfers. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payments of pensions etc. to members of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority pension schemes, related expenditure and non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts of employees' and employers' contributions and inward transfers. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payments of pensions etc. to members of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority pension schemes, related expenditure and non-cash items. Income arising from: Receipts of employees' and employers' contributions and inward transfers.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Ministry of Justice: Judicial Pensions Scheme Ministry of Justice: Judicial Pensions Scheme Ministry of Justice: Judicial Pensions Scheme Ministry of Justice: Judicial Pensions Scheme
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure -26,879,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -21,471,000
Total -26,879,000 0 -21,471,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out, refunds of contributions, refunds of added pension payments, and McCloud compensation payments in respect of members of the Judicial Pensions Schemes; payments to the Ministry of Justice towards the cost of administering the schemes; and other associated cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Employers' pension contributions (Accruing Superannuation Liability Charges), scheme members' pension contributions, transfers in from other schemes, purchases of added years, and receipt of administration charges from employers towards the cost of administering the schemes. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out, refunds of contributions, refunds of added pension payments, and McCloud compensation payments in respect of members of the Judicial Pensions Schemes; payments to the Ministry of Justice towards the cost of administering the schemes; and other associated cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Employers' pension contributions (Accruing Superannuation Liability Charges), scheme members' pension contributions, transfers in from other schemes, purchases of added years, and receipt of administration charges from employers towards the cost of administering the schemes. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out, refunds of contributions, refunds of added pension payments, and McCloud compensation payments in respect of members of the Judicial Pensions Schemes; payments to the Ministry of Justice towards the cost of administering the schemes; and other associated cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Employers' pension contributions (Accruing Superannuation Liability Charges), scheme members' pension contributions, transfers in from other schemes, purchases of added years, and receipt of administration charges from employers towards the cost of administering the schemes. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Payment of pensions, lump sum benefits, transfers out, refunds of contributions, refunds of added pension payments, and McCloud compensation payments in respect of members of the Judicial Pensions Schemes; payments to the Ministry of Justice towards the cost of administering the schemes; and other associated cash and non-cash items. Income arising from: Employers' pension contributions (Accruing Superannuation Liability Charges), scheme members' pension contributions, transfers in from other schemes, purchases of added years, and receipt of administration charges from employers towards the cost of administering the schemes.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Cabinet Office: Civil Superannuation Cabinet Office: Civil Superannuation Cabinet Office: Civil Superannuation Cabinet Office: Civil Superannuation
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 100,000,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -151,000,000
Total 100,000,000 0 -151,000,000
Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: The superannuation of civil servants; pensions etc., and other pensions and non-recurrent payments, for other related services and related non-cash items. Income arising from: Charges received from departments and others on account of the cost of pension cover provided for their staff. Periodical contributions for widows', widowers', and dependants' benefits. Other superannuation contributions, transfer values and bulk transfer receipts. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: The superannuation of civil servants; pensions etc., and other pensions and non-recurrent payments, for other related services and related non-cash items. Income arising from: Charges received from departments and others on account of the cost of pension cover provided for their staff. Periodical contributions for widows', widowers', and dependants' benefits. Other superannuation contributions, transfer values and bulk transfer receipts. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: The superannuation of civil servants; pensions etc., and other pensions and non-recurrent payments, for other related services and related non-cash items. Income arising from: Charges received from departments and others on account of the cost of pension cover provided for their staff. Periodical contributions for widows', widowers', and dependants' benefits. Other superannuation contributions, transfer values and bulk transfer receipts. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: The superannuation of civil servants; pensions etc., and other pensions and non-recurrent payments, for other related services and related non-cash items. Income arising from: Charges received from departments and others on account of the cost of pension cover provided for their staff. Periodical contributions for widows', widowers', and dependants' benefits. Other superannuation contributions, transfer values and bulk transfer receipts.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme
Departmental Expenditure Limit 0 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement -100,000,000
Total 0 0 -100,000,000
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
House of Commons: Administration House of Commons: Administration House of Commons: Administration House of Commons: Administration
Departmental Expenditure Limit equivalent 18,000,000 -3,000,000
Annually Managed Expenditure 0 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 0
Total 18,000,000 -3,000,000 0
Departmental Expenditure Limit equivalent Expenditure arising from: General administration of the House of Commons and activities undertaken to meet Parliament's objectives; associated commercial activities; grants to organisations who promote the House of Commons' objectives; and other non-cash costs. Income arising from: Rental, fees and charges in connection with activities within Parliament. Departmental Expenditure Limit equivalent Expenditure arising from: General administration of the House of Commons and activities undertaken to meet Parliament's objectives; associated commercial activities; grants to organisations who promote the House of Commons' objectives; and other non-cash costs. Income arising from: Rental, fees and charges in connection with activities within Parliament. Departmental Expenditure Limit equivalent Expenditure arising from: General administration of the House of Commons and activities undertaken to meet Parliament's objectives; associated commercial activities; grants to organisations who promote the House of Commons' objectives; and other non-cash costs. Income arising from: Rental, fees and charges in connection with activities within Parliament. Departmental Expenditure Limit equivalent Expenditure arising from: General administration of the House of Commons and activities undertaken to meet Parliament's objectives; associated commercial activities; grants to organisations who promote the House of Commons' objectives; and other non-cash costs. Income arising from: Rental, fees and charges in connection with activities within Parliament.
Estimate Net resources authorised for current purposes Net resources authorised for capital purposes Net Cash Requirement
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Estimate (£) (£) (£)
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Departmental Expenditure Limit 52,767,000 0
Annually Managed Expenditure 7,300,000 0
Non-Budget Expenditure 0
Net Cash Requirement 52,767,000
Total 60,067,000 0 52,767,000
Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operation and administration of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), and all activities connected to its purpose. Determination and operation of a business costs and expenses scheme for Members of Parliament, payment of the salaries, business costs and expenses of Members of Parliament and their staff. Determination of policy for the administration and salaries and pensions for Members of Parliament. Conducting reviews and investigations carried out under the auspices of the Office of the Compliance Officer. Depreciation and other non-cash costs. The reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs for meeting attendance of IPSA appointed managers of the UK MEP Pension Scheme. Income arising from: Funding received from the House to cover the costs of interns employed by some MPs. Miscellaneous repayments made under the MPs' Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Provisions and impairments. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operation and administration of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), and all activities connected to its purpose. Determination and operation of a business costs and expenses scheme for Members of Parliament, payment of the salaries, business costs and expenses of Members of Parliament and their staff. Determination of policy for the administration and salaries and pensions for Members of Parliament. Conducting reviews and investigations carried out under the auspices of the Office of the Compliance Officer. Depreciation and other non-cash costs. The reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs for meeting attendance of IPSA appointed managers of the UK MEP Pension Scheme. Income arising from: Funding received from the House to cover the costs of interns employed by some MPs. Miscellaneous repayments made under the MPs' Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Provisions and impairments. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operation and administration of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), and all activities connected to its purpose. Determination and operation of a business costs and expenses scheme for Members of Parliament, payment of the salaries, business costs and expenses of Members of Parliament and their staff. Determination of policy for the administration and salaries and pensions for Members of Parliament. Conducting reviews and investigations carried out under the auspices of the Office of the Compliance Officer. Depreciation and other non-cash costs. The reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs for meeting attendance of IPSA appointed managers of the UK MEP Pension Scheme. Income arising from: Funding received from the House to cover the costs of interns employed by some MPs. Miscellaneous repayments made under the MPs' Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Provisions and impairments. Departmental Expenditure Limit Expenditure arising from: Operation and administration of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), and all activities connected to its purpose. Determination and operation of a business costs and expenses scheme for Members of Parliament, payment of the salaries, business costs and expenses of Members of Parliament and their staff. Determination of policy for the administration and salaries and pensions for Members of Parliament. Conducting reviews and investigations carried out under the auspices of the Office of the Compliance Officer. Depreciation and other non-cash costs. The reimbursement of travel and subsistence costs for meeting attendance of IPSA appointed managers of the UK MEP Pension Scheme. Income arising from: Funding received from the House to cover the costs of interns employed by some MPs. Miscellaneous repayments made under the MPs' Scheme of Business Costs and Expenses. Annually Managed Expenditure Expenditure arising from: Provisions and impairments.

SCHEDULE 2

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  • (1) In this Schedule, where one asterisk () or two asterisks (*) appears at the beginning of any description of matters to which expenditure may relate, or from which income may arise, the description is a description which was not included in the Schedule to the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2023 as originally enacted.
  • (2) Text which follows one asterisk (*) was added by Schedule 1 to the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2024.
  • (3) Text which follows two asterisks (**) is added by this Schedule.

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