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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 11 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 July 2022. It was answered by Heather Wheeler (Conservative) on Friday, 15 July 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Ministers: Redundancy Pay

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many former Ministers will be entitled to severance pay since 6 June 2022.

Answer

Under the provisions of the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991, a former eligible minister only becomes entitled to a severance payment in the event that they are not appointed to another relevant office within three weeks of stepping down. Currently, no minister who has left office since 6 June 2022 is entitled to a severance payment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33926
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Redundancy pay Ministers
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk