Imprest Supply (Second for 2026/27) Bill
This bill allows the Government to spend money from the public fund before the main budget is passed for the 2026/27 financial year. It means the Government can keep essential services running and pay for things like salaries and ongoing programmes during the first few months of the financial year, until the full budget is approved by Parliament.
What this affects
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This bill allows the Government to spend money to keep the country's finances running smoothly at the start of a new financial year.
authorises the Crown to incur expenses and to make capital expenditure during the financial year ending with 30 June 2027
Progress through Parliament
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