Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 31 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 February 2005. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 4 February 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Treasury has given directions to other Government departments to make provision for a contingency reserve out of their existing departmental allocations; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Laws: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Treasury has given directions to other Government Departments to make provision for a contingency reserve out of their existing departmental allocations; and if he will make a statement. [213961] Mr. Boateng: The Treasury has recommended, consistent with best practice, that all Departments should set aside a Departmental Unallocated Provision (DUP) to help them manage any pressures within their agreed spending plans.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 430 c1183W; 213961
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Government departments Public expenditure
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk

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