The proposed fiscal framework makes R1.147 trillion available for spending in 2013/14, R1.238 trillion in 2013/14 and R1.139 trillion in 2015/16 financial year. Over the next three years, expenditure is expected to grow at a moderate average rate of 2.9 per cent, in real terms. This expenditure growth level would improve access to services and accelerate the pace of infrastructure investment. The bulk of consolidated government expenditure in 2013/14 is allocated to Defence, public order and safety (151.7 billion), Education and related functions (R234 billion), Social protection (R135.6 billion), Health (R132.3 billion) and local government, housing and community amenities (R132.5 billion).