
1 

(1) All the amounts and sums authorised by the Consolidated Fund (No. 2) Act 2004 (c. 38) for the service of the year ending with 31st March 2006, totalling, as is shown in Schedule 1, £158,080,667,000 in amounts of resources authorised for use and £149,539,608,000 in sums authorised for issue from the Consolidated Fund, are appropriated, and shall be deemed to have been appropriated as from the date of the passing of that Act, to the Estimates and Requests for Resources specified in Schedule 2 to this Act.
(2) The abstracts of Schedule 1 and of Schedule 2 which are annexed to this Act shall have effect as part of this Act.
2 
This Act may be cited as the Appropriation (No. 2) Act 2005.
ABSTRACT OF SCHEDULE 1

Resources authorised for use  £158,080,667,000
Grants out of the Consolidated Fund  £149,539,608,000
ABSTRACT OF SCHEDULE 2


Part Net resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
2005–06  
Part 1.Department for Education and Skills 13,272,299,000 13,958,132,000
Part 2.Teachers' Pension Scheme 3,050,358,000 425,508,000
Part 3.Office of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Schools in England 87,687,000 86,247,000
Part 4.Department of Health 24,470,722,000 24,086,039,000
Part 5.National Health Service Pension Scheme 2,786,154,000 0
Part 6.Food Standards Agency 62,563,000 61,590,000
Part 7.Department for Transport 4,984,411,000 4,431,189,000
Part 8.Office of Rail Regulation 0 0
Part 9.Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 23,715,288,000 23,746,624,000
Part 10.Home Office 5,553,724,000 5,613,090,000
Part 11.Assets Recovery Agency 6,973,000 6,930,000
Part 12.Charity Commission 12,841,000 13,032,000
Part 13.Department for Constitutional Affairs 15,247,277,000 15,177,960,000
Part 14.Department for Constitutional Affairs: Judicial Pensions Scheme 10,876,000 0
Part 15.Northern Ireland Court Service 42,804,000 40,476,000
Part 16.The National Archives: Public Record Office and Historical Manuscripts Commission 16,529,000 13,671,000
Part 17.The Crown Prosecution Service 205,476,000 205,944,000
Part 18.Serious Fraud Office 13,676,000 15,525,000
Part 19.HM Procurator General and Treasury Solicitor 6,094,000 6,537,000
Part 20.Ministry of Defence 14,583,888,000 12,852,038,000
Part 21.Armed Forces Retired Pay, Pensions etc 1,568,152,000 748,122,000
Part 22.Foreign and Commonwealth Office 682,701,000 637,810,000
Part 23.Department for International Development 1,417,811,000 1,445,533,000
Part 24.Department for International Development: Overseas Superannuation 33,701,000 52,952,000
Part 25.Department of Trade and Industry 2,067,787,000 3,635,115,000
Part 26.UK Trade & Investment 43,784,000 44,754,000
Part 27.Department of Trade and Industry: UKAEA Pension Schemes 110,277,000 57,600,000
Part 28.Export Credits Guarantee Department 103,163,000 0
Part 29.Office of Fair Trading 25,153,000 24,543,000
Part 30.Office of Gas and Electricity Markets 315,000 803,000
Part 31.Postal Services Commission 0 0
Part 32.Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1,270,027,000 1,256,475,000
Part 33.Forestry Commission 34,523,000 25,553,000
Part 34.Office of Water Services 0 18,000
Part 35.Department for Culture, Media and Sport 1,733,002,000 1,732,680,000
Part 36.Department for Work and Pensions 26,303,662,000 26,318,077,000
Part 37.Northern Ireland Office 4,719,815,000 4,733,873,000
Part 38.HM Treasury 142,290,000 95,310,000
Part 39.HM Customs and Excise 558,030,000 567,099,000
Part 40.Inland Revenue 5,838,482,000 6,161,768,000
Part 41.National Savings and Investments 77,187,000 76,343,000
Part 42.Office for National Statistics 66,040,000 70,192,000
Part 43.Government Actuary’s Department 482,000 750,000
Part 44.Crown Estate Office 914,000 911,000
Part 45.Cabinet Office 119,961,000 106,486,000
Part 46.Security and Intelligence Agencies 493,335,000 489,312,000
Part 47.Cabinet Office: Civil superannuation 2,291,126,000 295,303,000
Part 48.Central Office of Information 322,000 320,000
Part 49.Privy Council Office 1,871,000 1,868,000
Part 50.Office of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioner for England 9,042,000 9,910,000
Part 51.House of Lords 42,476,000 34,519,000
Part 52.House of Commons: Members 65,034,000 64,535,000
Part 53.House of Commons: Administration 86,213,000 66,398,000
Part 54.National Audit Office 27,089,000 26,955,000
Part 55.Electoral Commission 17,260,00 17,189,000
Grand Total 158,080,667,000 149,539,608,000
SCHEDULE 1
Section 1


 Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
For the service of the year ending 31st March 2006—
 Under Act 2004 c. 38 158,080,667,000 149,539,608,000

 Total 158,080,667,000 149,539,608,000
SCHEDULE 2
Section 1
Part 1
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.


Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION AND SKILLS  13,958,132,000
1.To help build a competitive economy and inclusive society by: creating opportunities for everyone to develop their learning; releasing potential in people to make the most of themselves; and achieving excellence in standards of education and levels of skills 12,729,876,000 
2.Promoting the physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children through Sure Start, Early Years Provision and Childcare 444,706,000 
3.Tackling child poverty and social exclusion by helping vulnerable children and young people, and their families, to break the cycle of deprivation and disadvantage through the Children’s Fund 97,717,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 13,272,299,000 13,958,132,000

Part 2
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.


Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
TEACHERS' PENSION SCHEME  425,508,000
1.Teachers' pensions 3,050,358,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 3,050,358,000 425,508,000

Part 3
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.


Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF HER MAJESTY'S CHIEF INSPECTOR OF SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND  86,247,000
1. Improving the quality and standards of education and childcare through independent inspection regulation and advice 87,687,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 87,687,000 86,247,000

Part 4
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH  24,086,039,000
1.Securing health care for those who need it 22,934,300,000 
2.Securing social care and child protection for those who need it and, at national level, protecting, promoting and improving the nation’s health 1,529,222,000 
3.Office of the Independent Regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts 7,200,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 24,470,722,000 24,086,039,000

Part 5
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE PENSION SCHEME  0
1.National Health Service Pension Scheme 2,786,154,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 2,786,154,000 0

Part 6
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
FOOD STANDARDS AGENCY  61,590,000
1.Protecting and promoting public health in relation to food 62,563,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 62,563,000 61,590,000

Part 7
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  4,431,189,000
1.Promoting modern, integrated and safe transport and providing customer-focussed regulation 4,984,411,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 4,984,411,000 4,431,189,000

Part 8
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF RAIL REGULATION  0
1.To create a better railway for passengers and freight, and better value for public funding authorities, through independent, fair and effective regulation 0 
TOTAL, 2005–06 0 0

Part 9
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER   23,746,624,000
1.Improving the quality of life by creating thriving, inclusive and sustainable communities in all regions 3,963,996,000 
2.Providing for effective devolved decision making within a national framework 19,751,292,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 23,715,288,000 23,746,624,000

Part 10
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HOME OFFICE  5,613,090,000
1.Building a safe, just and tolerant society 5,553,724,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 5,553,724,000 5,613,090,000

Part 11
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
ASSETS RECOVERY AGENCY  6,930,000
1.Helping to reduce crime by recovering the proceeds of crime through criminal confiscation, civil recovery and taxation 6,973,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 6,973,000 6,930,000

Part 12
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
CHARITY COMMISSION  13,032,000
1.Giving the public confidence in the integrity of charity 12,841,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 12,841,000 13,032,000

Part 13
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS  15,177,960,000
1.To promote the development of a modern, fair, cost effective and efficient system of justice for all 1,461,522,000 
2.Overseeing the effective operation of the devolution settlement in Scotland and representing the interests of Scotland within the UK Government 9,353,873,000 
3.To support the Secretary of State in discharging his role of representing Wales in the UK Government, representing the UK Government in Wales and ensuring the smooth working of the devolution settlement in Wales 4,431,882,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 15,247,277,000 15,177,960,000

Part 14
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS: JUDICIAL PENSIONS SCHEME  0
1.Judicial Pensions Scheme 10,876,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 10,876,000 0

Part 15
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
NORTHERN IRELAND COURT SERVICE  40,476,000
1.Supporting the effective and efficient administration of justice in Northern Ireland 42,804,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 42,804,000 40,476,000

Part 16
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES: PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE AND HISTORICAL MANUSCRIPTS COMMISSION  13,671,000
1.Promoting the study of the past in order to inform the present and the future by selecting, preserving and making publicly available public records of historical value and by encouraging high standards of care and public access for archives of historical value outside the public records 16,529,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 16,529,000 13,671,000

Part 17
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
THE CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE  205,944,000
1.Increasing public confidence in the criminal justice system through fair, firm and effective prosecutions 205,476,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 205,476,000 205,944,000

Part 18
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE  15,525,000
1.Reducing fraud and the cost of fraud and delivering justice and the rule of law 13,676,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 13,676,000 15,525,000

Part 19
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HM PROCURATOR GENERAL AND TREASURY SOLICITOR  6,537,000
1.Providing comprehensive and competitive legal services to government departments and publicly funded bodies 6,094,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 6,094,000 6,537,000

Part 20
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  12,852,038,000
1.Provision of defence capability (including provision for Naval Service to a number not exceeding 44,180; provision for Army Service to a number not exceeding 128,945; provision for Air Force Service to a number not exceeding 56,140; and provision for officers and men in the Reserve Forces not exceeding the numbers specified in respect of each of the Reserve Forces for the purposes of Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 (c. 14) in House of Commons Paper No. 291 of Session 2004-05) 14,043,177,000 
2.Conflict prevention 22,662,000 
3.War Pensions and Allowances, etc 518,049,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 14,583,888,000 12,852,038,000

Part 21
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
ARMED FORCES RETIRED PAY, PENSIONS, ETC   748,122,000
1.Armed Forces retired pay, pensions etc 1,568,152,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 1,568,152,000 748,122,000

Part 22
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE   637,810,000
1.Promoting internationally the interests of the UK and contributing to a strong world community 638,398,000 
2.Conflict prevention 44,303,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 682,701,000 637,810,000

Part 23
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT  1,445,533,000
1.Eliminating poverty in poorer countries 1,400,625,000 
2.Conflict prevention 17,186,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 1,417,811,000 1,445,533,000

Part 24
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: OVERSEAS SUPERANNUATION  52,952,000
1.Overseas superannuation 33,701,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 33,701,000 52,952,000

Part 25
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY  3,635,115,000
1.Increasing UK competitiveness 957,149,000 
2.Increasing scientific excellence in the UK and maximising its contribution to society 1,110,638,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 2,067,787,000 3,635,115,000

Part 26
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
UK TRADE & INVESTMENT  44,754,000
1.To enhance the competitiveness of companies in the UK through overseas trade and investments; and ensure a continuing high level of quality foreign direct investment 43,784,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 43,784,000 44,754,000

Part 27
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY: UKAEA PENSION SCHEMES  57,600,000
1.Effective management of UKAEA pension schemes 110,277,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 110,277,000 57,600,000

Part 28
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
EXPORT CREDITS GUARANTEE DEPARTMENT   0
1.To provide export finance assistance through interest support to benefit the UK economy by facilitating exports 103,163,000 
2.To provide export credit guarantees and investment insurance to benefit the UK economy by facilitating exports 0 
TOTAL, 2005–06 103,163,000 0

Part 29
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF FAIR TRADING  24,543,000
1.Advancing and safeguarding the economic interests of UK consumers 25,153,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 25,153,000 24,543,000

Part 30
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF GAS AND ELECTRICITY MARKETS  803,000
1.Protecting consumers by regulating monopolies and promoting competition in the electricity and gas industry 0 
2.Expenditure in connection with the Climate Change levy 315,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 315,000 803,000

Part 31
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
POSTAL SERVICES COMMISSION   0
1.Ensuring the provision of a universal postal service at a uniform tariff, protecting consumers and promoting competition 0 
TOTAL, 2005–06 0 0

Part 32
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  1,256,475,000
1.Ensuring that consumers benefit from competitively priced food, produced to high standards of safety, environmental care and animal welfare from a sustainable efficient food chain, to contribute to the well-being of rural and coastal communities and funding aspects of the Common Agricultural Policy and England Rural Development Plan Guarantee Section as economically, efficiently and effectively as possible 1,270,027,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 1,270,027,000 1,256,475,000

Part 33
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
FORESTRY COMMISSION  25,553,000
1.To implement the programmes of the England Forestry Strategy 27,051,000 
2.To take the lead in development and promotion of sustainable forest management and to support its achievement nationally 7,472,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 34,523,000 25,553,000

Part 34
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF WATER SERVICES  18,000
1.Regulation of the water industry 0 
TOTAL, 2005–06 0 18,000

Part 35
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT  1,732,680,000
1.Improving the quality of life through cultural and sporting activities 596,330,000 
2.Broadening access to a rich and varied cultural and sporting life through home broadcasting 1,136,672,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 1,733,002,000 1,732,680,000

Part 36
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  26,318,077,000
1.Ensuring the best start for all children and ending child poverty in 20 years 113,506,000 
2.Promote work as the best form of welfare for people of working age, whilst protecting the position of those in greatest need 15,273,497,000 
3.Combat poverty and promote security and independence in retirement for today’s and tomorrow’s pensioners 4,291,500,000 
4.Improve the rights and opportunities for disabled people in a fair and inclusive society 5,974,713,000 
5.Modernise welfare delivery so as to improve the accessibility, accuracy and value for money of services to customers, including employers 186,519,000 
6.Corporate contracts, support services and administration of the European Social Fund for England 463,927,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 26,303,662,000 26,318,077,000

Part 37
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
NORTHERN IRELAND OFFICE  4,733,873,000
1.Playing a full part in implementing the Good Friday Agreement and representing the interests of Northern Ireland in the UK Government; supporting and developing an efficient, effective and responsive Criminal Justice System; upholding and sustaining the rule of law and preventing crime; maintaining a secure and humane prison service and reducing the risks of re-offending 497,015,000 
2.Providing appropriate funding to the Northern Ireland Consolidated Fund for the delivery of transferred public services as defined by the Northern Ireland Act 1998 and Northern Ireland Act 2000 4,222,800,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 4,719,815,000 4,733,873,000

Part 38
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HM TREASURY  95,310,000
1.Raising the rate of sustainable growth and achieving rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all 107,579,000 
2.Cost effective management of the supply of coins and actions to protect the integrity of coinage 16,836,000 
3.Obtaining the best value for money from Government’s commercial relationships on a sustainable basis 17,875,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 142,290,000 95,310,000

Part 39
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HM CUSTOMS AND EXCISE  567,099,000
1.Administering the indirect tax and customs control systems fairly and efficiently, enabling individuals and businesses to understand and comply with their obligations 545,397,000 
2.The effective and efficient prosecution of cases in accordance with the Code for Crown Prosecutors  12,633,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 558,030,000 567,099,000

Part 40
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
INLAND REVENUE  6,161,768,000
1.Enabling businesses and individuals to understand and comply with their obligations in respect of their dealings with the Inland Revenue 1,161,528,000 
2.Growing a contribution to the good management of property where the public interest is involved 0 
3.Providing payments in lieu of tax relief to certain bodies 54,450,000 
4.Making payments of rates to Local Authorities on behalf of certain bodies 26,529,000 
5.Payments of Child Benefits and Child Trust Fund endowments 4,595,975,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 5,838,482,000 6,161,768,000

Part 41
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
NATIONAL SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS   76,343,000
1.Reducing the costs to the taxpayer of government borrowing now and in the future 77,187,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 77,187,000 76,343,000

Part 42
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  70,192,000
1.Providing statistical and registration services 66,040,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 66,040,000 70,192,000

Part 43
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
GOVERNMENT ACTUARY'S DEPARTMENT  750,000
1.Providing an actuarial consultancy service 482,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 482,000 750,000

Part 44
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
CROWN ESTATE OFFICE  911,000
1.To maintain and enhance the value of the Crown Estate and the return obtained from it 914,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 914,000 911,000

Part 45
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
CABINET OFFICE  106,486,000
1.Supporting the Prime Minister’s Office closely in ensuring the delivery of Government objectives 119,961,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 119,961,000 106,486,000

Part 46
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES  489,312,000
1.Protecting and promoting the national security and economic well being of the UK 493,335,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 493,335,000 489,312,000

Part 47
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
CABINET OFFICE: CIVIL SUPERANNUATION   295,303,000
1.Civil superannuation 2,291,126,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 2,291,126,000 295,303,000

Part 48
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
CENTRAL OFFICE OF INFORMATION   320,000
1.Achieving maximum communication effectiveness with best value for money 322,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 322,000 320,000

Part 49
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
PRIVY COUNCIL OFFICE  1,868,000
1.Ensuring the orderly conduct of Privy Council Office business 1,871,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 1,871,000 1,868,000

Part 50
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
OFFICE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMISSIONER FOR ADMINISTRATION AND HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSIONER FOR ENGLAND  9,910,000
1.To undertake the work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and Health Service Commissioner for England 9,042,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 9,042,000 9,910,000

Part 51
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HOUSE OF LORDS  34,519,000
1.Members' expenses and administration, etc  42,476,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 42,476,000 34,519,000

Part 52
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HOUSE OF COMMONS: MEMBERS   64,535,000
1.Members' salaries, allowances and other costs 65,034,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 65,034,000 64,535,000

Part 53
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
HOUSE OF COMMONS: ADMINISTRATION  66,398,000
1.House of Commons: Administrative Expenditure 85,613,000 
2.Grants to other bodies 600,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 86,213,000 66,398,000

Part 54
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE  26,955,000
1.Providing independent assurance to Parliament and other organisations on the management of public resources 27,089,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 27,089,000 26,955,000

Part 55
Table of—
(a) the resources authorised for use, on account, to meet the costs of the Estimate and Requests for Resources which are specified in the first column of the Table for the year ending with 31st March 2006; and
(b) the sums authorised for issue out of the Consolidated Fund, on account, to meet those costs.

Estimate/Request for Resources Net Resources authorised for use Grants out of the Consolidated Fund
 £ £
ELECTORAL COMMISSION  17,189,000
1.Regulating political parties, including registrations, expenditure and donations and promoting voter awareness 17,260,000 
TOTAL, 2005–06 17,260,000 17,189,000
