The UK has a well-established budgeting framework, through
which a spending review is carried out approximately every 3
years to allocate funding to departments. This provides
certainty for departments to plan ahead. At Spending Review
2021, the government will consider its priorities across all
spending over multiple years.
The Budget is a statement made to the House of Commons by the
Chancellor of the Exchequer on the nation’s finances and the
Government’s proposals for changes to taxation. The Budget
also includes forecasts for the economy by the Office for
Budget Responsibility (OBR). The House of Commons debates the
Budget and scrutinises the subsequent Finance Bill, which
enacts the Chancellor’s proposals.
HM Treasury welcomes representations to be considered as part
of decisions which will be taken as part of the Budget and
Spending Review. The views of stakeholders are gratefully
received.
This page sets out guidance for stakeholders, such as
interest groups, individuals and representative bodies, on
how to submit a written representation to HM Treasury
commenting on government policy and/or suggesting new policy
to be considered as part of the upcoming Budget and Spending
Review.
Stakeholders should also continue to provide views on
specific policies to other relevant government departments in
the usual way.
The representations portal
for Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 is now open. HM
Treasury will gratefully accept submissions until 5pm on 30
September 2021. It will not be possible for HM Treasury to
consider submissions received after this deadline.
