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Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2012
Summary
This Act is a technical law that gives the government permission to adjust and anticipate its spending during 2012. In simple terms, it allows the government to move money between different areas of public spending and access funds early if needed, rather than being locked into a fixed budget plan.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means approving the government's ability to manage money flexibly during the year. It allows the government to adjust spending between different departments and use money in advance if needed, helping public services run smoothly without waiting for formal approval.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry that giving the government too much freedom to move money around reduces Parliament's control over spending. Others could be concerned that this flexibility might be used to spend on priorities they disagree with, without proper debate.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 Feb 2012
- 2nd reading29 Feb 2012
- 3rd reading29 Feb 2012
Lords
- 1st reading1 Mar 2012
- 2nd reading6 Mar 2012
Royal Assent8 Mar 2012
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