Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Monday, 23 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 February 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Department of Health and Social Care: Public Appointments
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the DHSC annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1446, what the payment of £18,000 of gross benefits for the Second Permanent Secretary relates to.
- Answer
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As stated in the Department’s Remuneration Report, that forms part of the annual report and accounts 2024/25, the Department’s Second Permanent Secretary, Tom Riordan, received £18,000 benefits in kind during 2024/25, to cover the dual location of his role.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 114867
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Report and Accounts of the Department of Health and Social Care
Thursday, 11 December 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
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- Incentives Public appointments Department of Health and Social Care
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