Royal Assent

In a statement delivered in the House of Commons, a minister has announced that the King has signified his Royal Assent to the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2024. This announcement was made in accordance with the Royal Assent Act of 1967, which outlines the formal process by which the monarch grants approval to Acts of Parliament. The Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Act 2024 is a crucial piece of legislation that authorizes the government to withdraw funds from the Consolidated Fund to cover the expenditures outlined in the Main Estimates. This Act is an essential part of the annual budgetary process, ensuring that the government has the necessary financial resources to carry out its functions and deliver public services. By granting Royal Assent to this Act, the King has formally approved the government's spending plans for the upcoming year, as outlined in the Main Estimates. This signifies the completion of the legislative process and paves the way for the government to implement its budgetary priorities and fulfill its commitments to the electorate. The minister's statement serves to formally notify the House of Commons of this development, ensuring that the legislative process has been duly observed and that the necessary constitutional formalities have been completed. This announcement is an important step in the ongoing governance of the country and the management of its public finances.