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Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 31 July 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Ministers: Redundancy Pay

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 21 July (HLWS867), what legal mechanism will be used to require a minister to repay severance payments following a breach of the Business Appointment Rules.

Answer

The Ministerial Code is clear that the Business Appointment Rules apply to former ministers after they leave office.

Ministers will also be expected to sign waivers to confirm that they will repay their severance payment in the event they are found to have seriously breached the Business Appointment Rules.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9809
Session
2024-26
Related items
Government of service
Monday, 21 July 2025
Written statements
House of Lords
Ministers: Redundancy Pay
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Codes of practice Redundancy pay Ministers Repayments
Link
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