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Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2019
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to spend money and make adjustments to its finances temporarily, before Parliament formally approves the full budget. It's a practical measure to keep government running, but it requires Parliament to properly approve the spending later.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing the government to access money before Parliament formally approves the full budget. This helps ensure vital public services like the NHS, schools, and defence can continue operating smoothly without delays while budget decisions are being made.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that letting the government spend money before Parliament votes on it reduces democratic oversight and accountability. They argue it could allow spending on things Parliament might not have approved, and it weakens Parliament's control over government finances.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading26 Feb 2019
- 2nd reading27 Feb 2019
- 3rd reading27 Feb 2019
Lords
- 1st reading28 Feb 2019
- 2nd reading14 Mar 2019
- 3rd reading14 Mar 2019
Royal Assent15 Mar 2019
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