# The Local Authorities (Discretionary Expenditure Limits) (England) Order 2005, Article 2: Expenditure limits


For the purposes of section 137(4)(a) of the Local Government Act 1972 (power of local authorities to incur expenditure for certain purposes not otherwise authorised), the sum of £5.30 is specified as the sum appropriate to a local authority in England for the financial year beginning on 1st April 2005.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2005/419/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authorities-discretionary-expenditure-limits-england-order-2005/article-2
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