Public expenditure
This page highlights some of the current parliamentary material available on public expenditure. This includes select committee reports, briefing papers on current legislation and other subjects produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.
Standard Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 19.07.2013 | Public Finances: Economic Indicators page |
| This page includes key data on pubic sector borrowing and debt. | |
| 04.07.2013 | The outcome of the 2013 Spending Review |
| This note summarises the main announcements contained in the 2013 Spending Review. | |
| 02.07.2013 | Government borrowing and debt: international comparisons |
| This note provides data on government borrowing and debt for advanced economies between 2007 and 2018. | |
| 14.06.2013 | Background to the 2013 Spending Review |
| This note provides background information ahead of the 2013 Spending Review, which will be announced on the 26 June 2013. | |
| 14.06.2013 | UK overseas aid expenditure |
| This note describes how UK official development assistance (overseas aid) is distributed. |
Research Papers
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12.09.2012 | Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill |
| This briefing has been prepared to inform the Second Reading debate on the Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill | |
| 15.03.2011 | Budget Responsibility and National Audit [HL] Bill: Committee stage report |
| The Bill establishes the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on a statutory basis, following its creation after the general election of 2010. It also requires the Treasury to publish a Charter for Budget Responsibility setting out its approach to fiscal policy. The Bill would also confirm a new corporate governance structure for the National Audit Office, under a new paid post of Chair, who would develop a joint strategy with the Comptroller and Auditor General. This Research Paper covers the Bill's House of Commons Committee Stage. | |
| 08.02.2011 | Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill [HL] |
| The Bill establishes the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on a statutory basis, following its creation after the general election of 2010. It also requires the Treasury to publish a Charter for Budget Responsibility setting out its approach to fiscal policy. The Bill would also confirm a new corporate governance structure for the National Audit Office, under a new paid post of Chair, who would develop a joint strategy with the Comptroller and Auditor General. | |
| 06.07.2010 | Economic indicators, July 2010 |
| This Research Paper series summarises the main economic indicators currently available for the UK, along with comparisons with other major OECD countries. This edition includes articles on future growth in the UK economy, and the CPI and benefit indexation. [article:'Future growth in the UK economy' and 'The CPI and benefit indexation'] | |
| 22.12.2009 | Fiscal Responsibility Bill (Bill 13 of 2009-10) |
| The Bill imposes a number of obligations on the Treasury to reduce government borrowing and debt. It allows the Treasury to impose further duties by order and requires that such an order be made for the period after 2015/16. The Bill requires the Treasury to report on progress towards, and compliance with, these obligations in future Budgets and Pre-Budget Reports. |
Select Committee Reports
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 19.12.2011 | Private finance initiative. |
| Government response. Treasury; Office for Budget Responsibility; National Audit Office; Treasury Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 18.07.2011 | Lessons from PFI and other projects. |
| Public Accounts Committee report [Commons] | |
| 18.07.2011 | Private finance initiative. |
| Treasury Select Committee report [Commons] | |
| 20.06.2011 | Budget 2011. |
| Government response. Treasury Select Committee; Treasury; Office for Budget Responsibility report [Commons] | |
| 27.04.2011 | Finance (No. |
| Treasury Select Committee report [Commons] |
Early Day Motions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 10.01.2012 | GOVERNMENT TRADING FUNDS (S. I., 2011, No. 2884) |
| That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Central Office of Information Trading Fund (Revocation) Order2011(S.I., 2011, No. 2884), dated 29 November 2011, ... | |
| 05.09.2011 | PRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE AND TAX AVOIDANCE |
| That this House notes the concerns expressed in reports made by both the Public Accounts Committee and the Treasury Select Committee regardingevidence of tax avoidance being practised ... | |
| 31.03.2011 | FABRIZIO MADEDDU |
| That this House recognises the 11 and a half years service of Fabrizio Madeddu in the Member's Dining Room in the House of Commons; appreciates his excellent service and dedication ... | |
| 30.03.2011 | NEW BUDGET DISPATCH BOX |
| That this House notes with serious concern the Chancellor of the Exchequer's decision to purchase a new red dispatch box for this year's Budget at a cost of 4,300; believes the Chancellor ... | |
| 28.03.2011 | SHEFFIELD COUNCIL BUDGETS AND THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER |
| That this House expresses concern at comments made by the Deputy Prime Minister and others that givethe impression that the Liberal Democrat-controlled Sheffield City Council is managing ... |
Lords Library Notes
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 12.07.2013 | Debate on 18 July: Role of Government in Generating Economic Prosperity and Employment |
| This Note outlines recent data on the performance of the UK economy, announcements by the Government for capital spending, spending on research and development and action to help businesses gain access to funding. It also looks at proposals for the Government to take more of a role in managing growth, in particular whether the UK needs a more coherent and long-term industrial strategy. | |
| 21.03.2013 | Budget 2013: Reaction |
| This Library Note summarises reaction to the 2013 Budget Statement from a range of commentators and organisations. | |
| 06.12.2012 | Autumn Statement 2012: Reaction |
| This Library Note provides a brief summary of the key measures announced yesterday in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, before outlining the immediate reaction to the Statement as expressed by the Shadow Chancellor in the House of Commons and by a range of organisations and commentators. | |
| 19.10.2012 | Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill (HL Bill 43 of 2012-13) |
| The Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Bill would authorise the Government to provide financial assistance of up to £50 billion to support infrastructure projects. This Library Note summarises proceedings in the House of Commons on the Bill. | |
| 22.03.2012 | Budget 2012: Reaction |
| This Library Note summarises reaction to the 2012 Budget Statement from a range of commentators and organisations. | |
| 28.10.2010 | Debate on 1st November 2010: Spending Review 2010. LLN 2010/026 |
| Debate on 1st November 2010: Spending Review. House of Lords Library Note 2010/026 |
