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Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2011

Summary

This Act is Parliament's formal approval of how the government will spend billions of pounds across different departments and public services for one year. It's essentially the government's annual budget - deciding which services get how much money to function.

A vote to support means

  • Supporting this Act means approving the government's spending plans for the 2011-12 financial year. It allows public services like the NHS, schools, and defence to receive the money they need to operate and deliver services to citizens.

A vote to oppose means

  • Critics might worry that the spending plans don't prioritise the right services, or that money is being wasted on inefficient programmes. Some might also be concerned about cuts to specific areas they care about, like local councils or welfare support.

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Bill Passage

Commons

  • 1st reading6 Jul 2011
  • 2nd reading7 Jul 2011
  • 3rd reading7 Jul 2011

Lords

  • 1st reading7 Jul 2011
  • 2nd reading18 Jul 2011
  • 3rd reading18 Jul 2011
Royal Assent19 Jul 2011
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