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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Monday, 27 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Anna Turley (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Alex Chisholm

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 94 of the Cabinet Office annual report and accounts 2024-25, published on 23 October 2025, for what reason Alex Chisholm was given a £57,521 severance payment.

Answer

It is a longstanding policy not to comment on individuals. Details of any payments are published in the Cabinet Office annual report and accounts.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68fb37aec18f97edd2b63756/36.17_CO_ARA_24-25_00-Book_v16A_WEB.pdf

Guidance on managing public money effectively is issued by HMT Treasury and it sets out rules and responsibilities, as well as best practice to achieve value for money. This guidance details the circumstances in which severance is payable. All special severance payments are approved by HMT.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
85505
Session
2024-26
Related items
Report and Accounts of the Cabinet Office
Thursday, 23 October 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
Subjects
Redundancy pay Chisholm, Alex
Link
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