Explanatory Memorandum to Budget (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 Explanatory Memorandum

1. Introduction

2. Background and Policy Objectives

3. Commentary on Articles

   1. Article 4: Use of resources (other than accruing resources) in year ending 31 March 2006

   2. Article 6: Issue of sum out of the Consolidated Fund for year ending 31 March 2007 and appropriation of that sum

   3. Article 7: Power of the Department of Finance and Personnel to borrow

   4. Article 8: Use of resources (other than accruing resources) for year ending 31 March 2007

4. Commencement