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Consolidated Fund Act 2006
Summary
This Act allows the UK government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund to pay for running the country and its services. It's a technical law that gives Parliament's approval for the government to access its main treasury account to fund government spending.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means allowing the government to access money from the Consolidated Fund (the government's main bank account) to pay for public services like schools, hospitals, and defence. It ensures the government can pay its bills and fund essential services that the public relies on.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about lack of control over how the money is spent, or whether Parliament has enough oversight to prevent waste. Some may be concerned that the Act gives the government too much freedom to use public money without detailed scrutiny.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading7 Dec 2006
- 2nd reading11 Dec 2006
- 3rd reading11 Dec 2006
Lords
- 1st reading12 Dec 2006
- 2nd reading18 Dec 2006
- 3rd reading18 Dec 2006
Royal Assent19 Dec 2006
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