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Social Security Reserve Fund: Transfer to Social Security Fund

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A decision made 15 February 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-SOSEC-2023-78

Public

Subject: Transfer from the Social Security Reserve Fund to the Social Security Fund

 

Report Title: Transfer from the Social Security Reserve Fund to the Social Security Fund

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to approve the transfer of up to £89 million of liquid assets from the Social Security Reserve Fund to the Social Security Fund during 2023 to manage the cash shortfall.

Reason for Decision(s):

The transfer from the Social Security Reserve Fund would ensure sufficient cash resource to fund anticipated benefit payments for the remainder of 2023, as detailed in the accompanying report.

Resource Implications: The resources held by the Social Security Reserve Fund will be reduced by up to £89 million during 2023 due to transfers to the Social Security Fund being actioned.  The recommendation does not in itself have material resource implications as it is to transfer resources to compensate the Social Security Fund for other decisions.

 

Action Required: Private Secretary to confirm with Director General and Finance Business Partner once Ministerial Decision is approved, in order for transfer to be made.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Social Security

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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