Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Sovereign Grant: Reviews
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government further to the Written Answers by Lord Livermore on 30 March (HL15749 and HL15750), on what date they expect to receive the report of the Royal Trustees on the 2026 review of the Sovereign Grant; when they intend to lay that report before Parliament; and when they intend to introduce the Sovereign Grant Bill announced in the 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. The Government will bring forward the Sovereign Grant Bill when parliamentary time allows.
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- HL451
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Legislation Reviews Sovereign grant
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