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Written question asked by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 15 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Cabinet Office: Peters and Peters

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the projected cost to the public purse of the proposed renewal of the contract with Peters and Peters in relation to the Privileges Committee.

Answer

As the Committee’s inquiry remains ongoing, the contract for the provision of legal support to the former Prime Minister is being extended. Updates to the contract can be found at the following link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26bfbb02-7e5b-4500-9746-6513393bfd27.

The Government has previously committed to setting out the final costs of the total legal support in relation to the Privileges Committee in due course after the conclusion of this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111721
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Costs Committee of Privileges Cabinet Office Peters and Peters
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk