Autumn Budget Revision 2024-25 – Supporting Document

Supporting document to the Budget (Scotland) Act 2024 Amendment Regulations 2024. Provides details of Level 2 and 3 budgets.


Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands

Schedule 2.1 Total Changes for the Autumn Budget Revision

Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Total Budget in the Budget Act 1,090.206 19.617 1,109.823
Changes Proposed
Funding Changes 5.364 -0.100 5.264
Technical Adjustments 2.000 -2.000 0.000
Net Whitehall Transfers 0.000 0.000 0.000
Net Transfers within Scottish Block -15.103 0.000 -15.103
Total changes proposed -7.739 -2.100 -9.839
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revisions 1,082.467 17.517 1,099.984
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Expenditure Limit:
Agricultural Support and Related Services 694.892 10.200 705.092
Rural Services 56.933 0.000 56.933
Marine Funding 14.500 0.000 14.500
Marine 77.732 5.300 83.032
Islands 5.463 0.000 5.463
Land Reform 11.615 0.000 11.615
Scottish Forestry 68.079 2.117 70.196
Forestry and Land Scotland 31.494 0.000 31.494
Natural Resources and Peatland 39.403 -0.100 39.303
Research Analysis and Other Services 82.280 0.000 82.280
Total Expenditure Limit 1,082.391 17.517 1,099.908
UK Funded AME: EU Support and Related Services 0.000 0.000 0.000
Total UK Funded AME 0.000 0.000 0.000
Other Expenditure:
Animal License Fees 0.076 0.000 0.076
Total Other Expenditure 0.076 0.000 0.076
Total Budget 1,082.467 17.517 1,099.984
Total Limit on Income (accruing resources) 300.000

Schedule 3.1 Agricultural Support & Related Services

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 695.453 10.200 705.653
Proposed changes -0.561 0.000 -0.561
ABR Proposed Budget 694.892 10.200 705.092
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.561 0.000 -0.561
-0.561 0.000 -0.561
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 694.892 10.200 705.092
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
694.892 10.200 705.092
Budget Analysis
Agri Environmental Measures 25.439 0.000 25.439
Agricultural Reform Programme 17.000 0.000 17.000
Agricultural Transformation Fund 4.470 0.000 4.470
Broadband 0.000 0.000 0.000
Business Development 10.186 0.000 10.186
CAP Pillar 1 Basic Payments 282.000 0.000 282.000
CAP Pillar 1 Greening Payments 142.000 0.000 142.000
CAP Pillar 1 Other Payments 50.700 0.000 50.700
CAP Compliance Improvements 0.000 0.000 0.000
Convergence Funding 1.800 0.000 1.800
Crofting Assistance 2.096 0.000 2.096
EU Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Forestry 0.100 0.000 0.100
Less Favoured Area Support Scheme 65.500 0.000 65.500
Payments and Inspections Admin costs 92.193 10.200 102.393
Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture 0.408 0.000 0.408
Technical Assistance 1.000 0.000 1.000
Net Expenditure 694.892 10.200 705.092

Schedule 3.2 Rural Services

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 59.200 0.000 59.200
Proposed Changes -2.267 0.000 -2.267
ABR Proposed Budget 56.933 0.000 56.933
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers -2.267 0.000 -2.267
-2.267 0.000 -2.267
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 56.933 0.000 56.933
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
56.933 0.000 56.933
Budget Analysis
Agricultural & Horticultural Advice & Support 1.744 0.000 1.744
Animal Health 24.292 0.000 24.292
Crofting Commission 4.500 0.000 4.500
Food Industry Support 8.096 0.000 8.096
Leader (Community Led Local Development) 12.200 0.000 12.200
Support for Agricultural Training 0.600 0.000 0.600
Rural Cohesion 0.582 0.000 0.582
Veterinary Surveillance 4.919 0.000 4.919
Net Expenditure 56.933 0.000 56.933

Schedule 3.3 Marine Funding

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 15.000 0.000 15.000
Proposed changes -0.500 0.000 -0.500
ABR Proposed Budget 14.500 0.000 14.500
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.500 0.000 -0.500
-0.500 0.000 -0.500
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 14.500 0.000 14.500
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
14.500 0.000 14.500
Budget Analysis
EU Fisheries Grants 0.000 0.000 0.000
Fisheries Transition Fund 14.000 0.000 14.000
Fisheries Harbour Grants 0.500 0.000 0.500
Marine EU Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Net Expenditure 14.500 0.000 14.500

Schedule 3.4 Marine

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 70.699 7.300 77.999
Proposed changes 7.033 -2.000 5.033
ABR Proposed Budget 77.732 5.300 83.032
Summary of proposed changes
Additional funding to enable distribution to Local Government of Crown Estates Net revenues 5.364 0.000 5.364
Technical Budget adjustment 2.000 -2.000 0.000
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.331 0.000 -0.331
7.033 -2.000 5.033
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 77.732 5.300 83.032
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
77.732 5.300 83.032
Budget Analysis
Marine Scotland 77.732 5.300 83.032
Net Expenditure 77.732 5.300 83.032

Schedule 3.5 Islands Plan

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 6.700 0.000 6.700
Proposed changes -1.237 0.000 -1.237
ABR Proposed Budget 5.463 0.000 5.463
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to Local Government to support the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund -1.000 0.000 -1.000
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.237 0.000 -0.237
-1.237 0.000 -1.237
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 5.463 0.000 5.463
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
5.463 0.000 5.463
Budget Analysis
Carbon Neutral Islands 2.084 0.000 2.084
Islands Bonds 0.000 0.000 0.000
Islands Plan 3.379 0.000 3.379
Net Expenditure 5.463 0.000 5.463

Schedule 3.6 Land Reform

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 11.600 0.000 11.600
Proposed changes 0.015 0.000 0.015
ABR Proposed Budget 11.615 0.000 11.615
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.015 0.000 0.015
0.015 0.000 0.015
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 11.615 0.000 11.615
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
11.615 0.000 11.615
Budget Analysis
Land Reform 10.000 0.000 10.000
Scottish Land Commission 1.615 0.000 1.615
Net Expenditure 11.615 0.000 11.615

Schedule 3.7 Scottish Forestry

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 67.980 2.117 70.097
Proposed Changes 0.099 0.000 0.099
ABR Proposed Budget 68.079 2.117 70.196
Summary of proposed changes
Miscellaneous minor transfers 0.099 0.000 0.099
0.099 0.000 0.099
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 68.079 2.117 70.196
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
68.079 2.117 70.196
Budget Analysis
Programme and Running costs 19.462 0.390 19.852
Depreciation 0.607 0.000 0.607
Woodland Grants 45.340 0.000 45.340
EC Receipts 0.000 0.000 0.000
Forest Research (Cross Border Services) 2.670 1.727 4.397
Net Expenditure 68.079 2.117 70.196

Schedule 3.8 Forestry and Land Scotland

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 27.849 0.000 27.849
Proposed changes 3.645 0.000 3.645
ABR Proposed Budget 31.494 0.000 31.494
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer from Natural Resources and Peatland to support peatland restoration work 3.645 0.000 3.645
3.645 0.000 3.645
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 31.494 0.000 31.494
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
31.494 0.000 31.494
Budget Analysis
Forestry and Land Scotland Resource 16.494 0.000 16.494
Forestry and Land Scotland Capital 15.000 0.000 15.000
Net Expenditure 31.494 0.000 31.494

Schedule 3.9 Natural Resources and Peatland

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 52.154 0.000 52.154
Proposed changes -12.751 -0.100 -12.851
ABR Proposed Budget 39.403 -0.100 39.303
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to NatureScot to support peatland restoration work -9.007 0.000 -9.007
Transfer to Forestry and Land Scotland to support peatland restoration work -3.645 0.000 -3.645
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.099 -0.100 -0.199
-12.751 -0.100 -12.851
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 37.203 -0.100 37.103
Less: Retained Income 2.200 0.000 2.200
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
39.403 -0.100 39.303
Budget Analysis
National Parks 22.999 0.000 22.999
Natural Resources 2.419 -0.100 2.319
Peatlands 13.985 0.000 13.985
Net Expenditure 39.403 -0.100 39.303

Schedule 3.10 Research, Analysis and Other Services

Details of Proposed Budget

Proposed Changes
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Original Budget 83.495 0.000 83.495
Proposed Changes -1.215 0.000 -1.215
ABR Proposed Budget 82.280 0.000 82.280
Summary of proposed changes
Transfer to NatureScot to support the delivery of the Facility for Investment Ready Nature -1.200 0.000 -1.200
Miscellaneous minor transfers -0.015 0.000 -0.015
-1.215 0.000 -1.215
Proposed Budget following Autumn Budget Revision
Operating £m Capital £m Total £m
Gross Expenditure 82.280 0.000 82.280
Less: Retained Income 0.000 0.000 0.000
Capital Receipts Applied 0.000 0.000 0.000
82.280 0.000 82.280
Budget Analysis
Strategic Policy, Research and Sponsorship 2.422 0.000 2.422
Economic and Other Surveys 3.686 0.000 3.686
Programmes of Research 47.705 0.000 47.705
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh 28.467 0.000 28.467
Net Expenditure 82.280 0.000 82.280

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