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Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Fair Work Agency: Operating Costs

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what estimate he has made of the annual operating cost of the Fair Work Agency.

Answer

As set out in the department’s Strategic Steer, the Fair Work Agency has a budget of £60.1 million in 2026/27. The budget reflects the agency’s expanding remit and the additional functions it will take on. The uplift is intended to ensure the agency is properly resourced to carry out its statutory functions from day one, with clear expectations that it will deliver value for money.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7307
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Operating costs Fair Work Agency
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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