The proposed fiscal framework of R1.057 trillion available for spending in the 2012/13 allowed Government to shift the composition of expenditure towards infrastructure investment, economic competitiveness, education and health care without compromising key social and economic programmes. Accordingly, the budget for public sector infrastructure investment is projected to be R250 billion over the MTEF, in addition to the R845 billion construction programme that is in progress. This additional budget will fund "shovel ready" infrastructure projects. The largest share of consolidated expenditure for the 2012/13 is allocated to Health (R121.7 billion) and Education (R220.0 billion). Social protection spending is projected to be R124.5 billion, local Government gets R121.7 billion while economic support functions gets R44.6 billion and R141.7 billion is budgeted for fighting crime.