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UK Parliament · Bill
Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008
Summary
This Act gives Parliament's approval for the government to spend money from the public budget during 2008. It's a routine piece of legislation that authorises the Treasury to pay for government departments and services throughout the year.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means approving the government's spending plans for 2008. It allows the government to use taxpayer money for essential public services like the NHS, schools, defence, and social security payments that people depend on.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics might worry about how efficiently the money is being spent or whether it's going to the right priorities. Some could also object to the amount of public money being used, especially during an economic crisis.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote2 votes
0% Support · 0100% Oppose · 2
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading7 Jul 2008
- 2nd reading8 Jul 2008
- 3rd reading8 Jul 2008
Lords
- 1st reading8 Jul 2008
- 2nd reading18 Jul 2008
- 3rd reading18 Jul 2008
Royal Assent21 Jul 2008
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