Spring budget revision: 2020 to 2021

Supporting document to the Budget (Scotland) 2020 Amendment Regulations 2021 known as the Spring budget Revision (SBR). The SBR is the final opportunity to amend the Budget Act before the end of the financial year.


Rural Economy and Tourism

Schedule 2.1 Total Changes for the Spring Budget Revision
Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Total Budget in the Autumn Budget Revision 1,060.9 -155.9 905.0
Changes Proposed
COVID-19 and other Funding Changes 126.3 1.0 127.3
Reprioritisation -12.2 -3.0 -15.2
Technical Adjustments 1.0 0.0 1.0
Net Whitehall Transfers 7.0 0.0 7.0
Net Transfers within Scottish Block -27.3 -0.2 -27.5
Total changes proposed 94.8 -2.2 92.6
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revisions 1,155.7 -158.1 997.6
Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Expenditure Limit:
EU Support and Related Services 754.0 -158.9 595.1
Rural Services 56.8 1.0 57.8
Fisheries & Aquaculture Grants 25.1 -0.2 24.9
Rural Economy Enterprise 100.8 0.0 100.8
Scottish Forestry 56.9 0.0 56.9
Forestry and Land Scotland 22.4 0.0 22.4
Tourism 139.3 0.0 139.3
Total Expenditure Limit 1,155.3 -158.1 997.2
Uk Funded AME: EU Support and Related Services 0.3 0.0 0.3
Total UK Funded AME 0.3 0.0 0.3
Other Expenditure:
Animal License Fees 0.1 0.0 0.1
Total Other Expenditure 0.1 0.0 0.1
Total Budget 1,155.7 -158.1 997.6
Total Limit on Income (accruing resources) 800.0
Schedule 3.1 EU Support & Related Services
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 758.9 -161.4 597.5
Changes in the SuBR 0.0 0.0 0.0
SuBR Budget 758.9 -161.4 597.5
ABR changes -1.5 2.5 1.0
ABR Budget 757.4 -158.9 598.5
Proposed changes -3.1 0.0 -3.1
SBR Proposed Budget 754.3 -158.9 595.4
Summary of proposed changes
Redeployment of funding to support Hotel Recovery Fund -5.0 0.0 -5.0
Redeployment of funding to support Covid 19 measures -3.0 0.0 -3.0
Convergence funding for Crofters grants 1.9 0.0 1.9
Transfer from Scottish Natural Heritage to support agri-environmental programme and staff costs 1.2 0.0 1.2
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.8 0.0 1.8
-3.1 0.0 -3.1
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 754.3 -158.9 595.4
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
754.3 -158.9 595.4
Budget Analysis
CAP Pillar 1 Basic Payments 282.0 0.0 282.0
CAP Pillar 1 Greening Payments 142.0 0.0 142.0
CAP Pillar 1 Other Payments 48.0 0.0 48.0
Broadband 0.0 0.0 0.0
Agri Environmental Measures 43.4 0.0 43.4
Business Development 15.0 -190.3 -175.3
CAP Compliance Improvements 0.0 0.0 0.0
Crofting Assistance 1.7 -0.9 0.8
EU Income -74.3 0.0 -74.3
Forestry 0.4 0.0 0.4
Leader 22.2 0.0 22.2
Less Favoured Area Support Scheme 30.2 0.0 30.2
ARE Operations (including Non-Cash) 132.0 12.3 144.3
Technical Assistance 0.6 0.0 0.6
Convergence Funding 97.6 0.0 97.6
Agricultural Transformation Fund 13.5 20.0 33.5
Net Expenditure 754.3 -158.9 595.4
Schedule 3.2 Rural Services
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 34.5 0.0 34.5
Changes in the SuBR 10.0 0.0 10.0
SuBR Budget 44.5 0.0 44.5
ABR changes 31.4 0.0 31.4
ABR Budget 75.9 0.0 75.9
Proposed changes -19.1 1.0 -18.1
SBR Proposed Budget 56.8 1.0 57.8
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Health and Sport portfolio to fund delivery of the shielding box scheme. -32.0 0.0 -32.0
Additional funding to support food & drink wholesale sector 5.0 0.0 5.0
Additional funding to support food & drink recovery plan 3.6 0.0 3.6
Additional funding to support zoos and aquariums 1.6 1.0 2.6
Additional funding in relation to Return to Work initiative for the Nexportl project - showcase for food and drink exports 1.5 0.0 1.5
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.2 0.0 1.2
-19.1 1.0 -18.1
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 56.8 1.0 57.8
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
56.8 1.0 57.8
Budget Analysis
Agricultural & Horticultural Advice & Support 1.5 0.0 1.5
Animal Health 19.4 1.0 20.4
Crofting Commission 3.0 0.0 3.0
Food Industry Support 26.0 0.0 26.0
Rural Cohesion 2.0 0.0 2.0
Veterinary Surveillance 4.9 0.0 4.9
Net Expenditure 56.8 1.0 57.8
Schedule 3.3 Fisheries & Aquaculture Grants
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 5.9 0.0 5.9
Changes in the SuBR 5.5 0.0 5.5
SuBR Budget 11.4 0.0 11.4
ABR changes 0.0 0.0 0.0
ABR Budget 11.4 0.0 11.4
Proposed changes 13.7 -0.2 13.5
SBR Proposed Budget 25.1 -0.2 24.9
Summary of proposed changes
Additional Whitehall Transition funding for Fisheries 7.0 0.0 7.0
Additional funding for a seafood hardship fund due to adverse effect of EU Exit 6.7 0.0 6.7
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.0 -0.2 -0.2
13.7 -0.2 13.5
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 34.3 -0.2 34.1
Less: Retained Income -9.2 0.0 -9.2
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
25.1 -0.2 24.9
Budget Analysis
EU Fisheries Grants 20.1 -0.2 19.9
Fisheries Transition Fund 13.2 0.0 13.2
Fisheries Harbour Grants 1.0 0.0 1.0
Marine EU Income -9.2 0.0 -9.2
Net Expenditure 25.1 -0.2 24.9
Schedule 3.4 Rural Economy Enterprise
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 78.7 0.0 78.7
Changes in the SuBR 0.0 0.0 0.0
SuBR Budget 78.7 0.0 78.7
ABR changes 5.2 0.0 5.2
ABR Budget 83.9 0.0 83.9
Proposed changes 16.9 0.0 16.9
SBR Proposed Budget 100.8 0.0 100.8
Summary of proposed changes
Redeployment of funding to support Covid 19 measures -5.0 0.0 -5.0
Transfer to Digital Connectivity - return of digital Scotland superfast broadband funding -3.9 0.0 -3.9
Additional funding for South of Scotland Enterprise 3.1 0.0 3.1
Additional funding to support Hotel Recovery Fund 4.2 0.0 4.2
Additional funding for cairngorm mountain (Scotland) limited, the funicular and the business case 4.1 0.0 4.1
Additional Covid funding for South of Scotland Enterprise 3.1 0.0 3.1
Additional Covid funding for Highland and Islands Enterprise 4.4 0.0 4.4
Transfer from Energy to fund Wave Energy Scotland programme 2.9 0.0 2.9
Transfer from Energy to support the European Marine Energy Centre's Hydrogen Demonstration Projects 2.8 0.0 2.8
Miscellaneous minor transfers 1.2 0.0 1.2
16.9 0.0 16.9
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 100.8 0.0 100.8
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
100.8 0.0 100.8
Budget Analysis
Highlands and Islands Enterprise 74.2 0.0 74.2
South of Scotland Enterprise 26.6 0.0 26.6
Net Expenditure 100.8 0.0 100.8
Schedule 3.5 Scottish Forestry
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 44.5 3.0 47.5
Changes in the SuBR 0.0 0.0 0.0
SuBR Budget 44.5 3.0 47.5
ABR changes 7.5 0.0 7.5
ABR Budget 52.0 3.0 55.0
Proposed changes 4.9 -3.0 1.9
SBR Proposed Budget 56.9 0.0 56.9
Summary of proposed changes
Additional funding to support Cross Border Forestry in Scotland 4.9 0.0 4.9
Redeployment of funding to support Covid 19 measures 0.0 -3.0 -3.0
4.9 -3.0 1.9
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 56.9 0.0 56.9
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
56.9 0.0 56.9
Budget Analysis
Programme and Running Costs 20.3 0.0 20.3
Depreciation 0.5 0.0 0.5
Policy Regulation and Administration 0.0 0.0 0.0
Woodland Grants 63.0 0.0 63.0
EC Receipts -26.9 0.0 -26.9
Net Expenditure 56.9 0.0 56.9
Schedule 3.6 Forestry and Land Scotland
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 17.2 0.0 17.2
Changes in the SuBR 0.0 0.0 0.0
SuBR Budget 17.2 0.0 17.2
ABR changes 0.0 0.0 0.0
ABR Budget 17.2 0.0 17.2
Proposed changes 5.2 0.0 5.2
SBR Proposed Budget 22.4 0.0 22.4
Summary of proposed changes
Additional Covid funding 5.2 0.0 5.2
5.2 0.0 5.2
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 22.4 0.0 22.4
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
22.4 0.0 22.4
Budget Analysis
Forestry and Land Scotland Resource 18.8 0.0 18.8
Forestry and Land Scotland Capital 3.6 0.0 3.6
Net Expenditure 22.4 0.0 22.4
Schedule 3.7 Tourism
Details of Proposed Budget
Proposed Changes Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Original Budget 49.2 0.0 49.2
Changes in the SuBR 0.0 0.0 0.0
SuBR Budget 49.2 0.0 49.2
ABR changes 13.8 0.0 13.8
ABR Budget 63.0 0.0 63.0
Proposed changes 76.3 0.0 76.3
SBR Proposed Budget 139.3 0.0 139.3
Summary of proposed changes
Additional funding for Visit Scotland 25.0 0.0 25.0
Additional funding for Events Industry Support 18.0 0.0 18.0
Additional funding for inbound tour operator support and coach operators 11.8 0.0 11.8
Additional funding for self catering accommodation support 7.0 0.0 7.0
Additional Funding for Non-Domestic Rates sectoral support visitor attractions 5.0 0.0 5.0
Additional fundng for Outdoor Tourism Contingency Fund plus 2.5 0.0 2.5
Additional funding for Non-Domestic Rates sector based support for hostels 2.3 0.0 2.3
Additional funding for Travelling Show People Fund 1.5 0.0 1.5
Additional funding for Destination Management Organisations Fund 1.2 0.0 1.2
Transfer from EFWC for UCI World Cycling Championships 1.1 0.0 1.1
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.9 0.0 0.9
76.3 0.0 76.3
Proposed Budget following Spring Budget Revision Operating Capital Total
£m £m £m
Gross Expenditure 139.3 0.0 139.3
Less: Retained Income 0.0 0.0 0.0
Capital Receipts Applied 0.0 0.0 0.0
139.3 0.0 139.3
Budget Analysis
Tourism 139.3 0.0 139.3
Net Expenditure 139.3 0.0 139.3

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