Section 107: Contingencies Fund
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107. Contingencies Fund
(1) There shall be such provision as may be prescribed by Parliament for
the establishment of a Contingencies Fund and for authorising the Minister
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responsible for the subject of finance, if he is satisfied that there has arisen
an urgent and unforeseen need for expenditure for which no other provision
exists, to make advances from that Fund to meet that need.
(2) Where any advance is made from the Contingencies Fund, a supplementary estimate shall be laid before the Assembly, and a Bill or motion shall
be introduced as soon as possible for the purpose of replacing the amount so
advanced
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Questions this section answers
- Can the Government make an emergency payment for an unforeseen need before Parliament approves it?