Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008

What the bill does

The Bill provides Parliamentary authority for funds requested by the Government. It is part of what is known as &lsquo;Supply procedure&rsquo; which is how Parliament grants the Government&rsquo;s requests for resources. <br><br>Two Consolidated Fund (Appropriation) Bills are passed each year, in March and July. They are sometimes referred to simply as Appropriation Bills. These, together with the Consolidated Fund Bill, provide authorisation from Parliament for the resources sought by the Government. Proceedings on the Bill are formal - there is no debate and the Bill goes through &lsquo;on the nod&rsquo;.<br><br>Key areas:<br><ul><li>The Bill authorises provision sought in the Main Estimates, and any Summer Supplementary Estimates, for 2008-09, less that already allocated in the Vote on Account</li><li>The Bill authorises the release of money from the Consolidated Fund which is the Government&rsquo;s bank account</li><li>The Bill places limits on the purposes for which the money may be spent.</li><li>Once passed, the Bill becomes the Appropriation (No. 2) Act.</li></ul>

Progress through Parliament

What Royal Assent means, and what happens next

The bill has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Its provisions come into force on the date the Act specifies, which may be immediately, on a set date, or when a minister makes a commencement order.

Read the full guide to this stage: What happens at Royal Assent

Questions about the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008

What stage is the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 at?

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Has the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 become law?

Yes. The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 has received Royal Assent and is now an Act of Parliament.

Who sponsored the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008?

The Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 was sponsored by Jane Kennedy.

When was the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2008 introduced?

It was introduced to Parliament on 7 July 2008, at first reading.

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