Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 April 2026. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Sovereign Grant
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to adjust and reduce the Sovereign Grant in the next King's Speech.
- Answer
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As required by the Sovereign Grant Act 2011, the next review of the Sovereign Grant is taking place this year. Further detail will be announced in due course.
The Government is committed to bringing forward legislation to reset the Grant to a lower level from 2027-28 once Buckingham Palace reservicing works are completed.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL15750
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Legislation Reviews Sovereign grant
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- 2026-06-15 13:36:40 +0100
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