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Written question asked by Peter Bedford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Surveillance Camera Commissioner: Operating Costs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the total running costs of the office of the Biometrics & Surveillance Camera Commissioner was for the last full year in which data is available.

Answer

The Office of the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner had a total running cost of £680,610 in 2025-26.

The Office of the Domestic Abuse Commissioner for England and Wales had a total running cost of £1,685,246 in 2025-26.

The Office of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner had a total running cost of £15,099,353 in 2025-26.

The Office of the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner had a total running cost of £919,261 in 2025-26.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14695
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Operating costs Surveillance Camera Commissioner
Link
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