Office of Public Sector Information

1.  Civil superannuation

The superannuation of civil servants; pensions etc., and other pensions and non-recurrent payments; for other related services and associated non-cash items.

1.  Achieving maximum communication effectiveness with best value for money

Advice to government centrally on publicity matters and associated non-cash items.

1.  Ensuring the orderly conduct of Privy Council Office business

Administration and associated non-cash items.

1.   To undertake the work of the Parliamentary Commissioner for Administration and the Health Service Commissioner for England

Administration costs; capital expenditure; providing services to support the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales and the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman; and associated non-cash items.

1.  Members' expenses and administration, etc.

Members' expenses, administrative and accommodation costs, including staff salaries and pensions, security, stationery, printing, financial assistance to opposition parties, a grant in aid to the History of Parliament Trust, and associated non-cash items.

1.  Members' salaries, allowances and other costs

Remunerating and supporting the Members of the House of Commons in discharging their duties and responsibilities in the constituency, in Parliament and elsewhere by funding; payment of parliamentary salaries and associated pension contributions; reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by Members (including travel, office costs, staff and equipment); payment for insurance; central provision of IT equipment; provision of training for Members and their staff; financial assistance to Opposition parties to support them in the discharge of their parliamentary or representative functions; an Exchequer contribution to the Members' Fund; other associated costs; and non-cash items.

1.  House of Commons Administrative Expenditure

General administration: including staff costs, general expenses, stationery, printing, broadcasting, IT, catering and accommodation services; and associated non-cash items.

2.  Grants to other bodies

Grant-in-aid to both the History of Parliament Trust and the Association of Former Members of Parliament.

1.  Providing independent assurance to Parliament and other organisations on the management of public resources

Administrative expenditure and associated non-cash items incurred in the provision of independent assurance, information and advice to Parliament on the proper accounting for central government expenditure, revenue and assets, including compliance with laws and regulations, and in the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which central government resources have been used; and the provision of independent assurance, information and advice to a wide range of other public, international, and overseas bodies and to members of the public.

1.  The Electoral Commission

Amounts required for the year ending 31 March 2007 for expenditure by the Electoral Commission on planning for and carrying out the functions and duties imposed on it by, or by virtue of, the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 and other relevant enactments, including any Act resulting from the Electoral Administration Bill: these functions and duties include the registration of political parties, recognised third parties and permitted participants; regulation and reporting of the income and expenditure of political parties, candidates, third parties and permitted participants; making grants to eligible parties for policy development; reviewing and advising on the administration and law of elections and encouraging best practice; providing guidance, and reporting, on the conduct of elections and referendums; conducting certain referendums; promoting participation in and increased understanding of the democratic process; undertaking boundary, structural and other reviews of local authority areas in England; and associated administration and non-cash items.