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Ministerial Severance: Reform

06 February 2024 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Emily Thornberry Lab Islington South and Finsbury

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At a glance

Emily Thornberry raised concerns about ministerial severance: reform in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • The House calls on the Government to introduce legislation amending the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991.
  • The proposed legislation aims to specify conditions for severance payments for departing Ministers.
  • No person under investigation for gross misconduct or breaching the ministerial code should receive severance payments until cleared.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Emily Thornberry Lab Islington South and Finsbury

The House calls on the Government to immediately introduce legislation to amend the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991, setting out specific conditions for severance payments for departing Ministers. The proposal aims to ensure that no person under investigation for gross misconduct or breaching the ministerial code receives a severance payment until cleared by relevant authorities.

Other contributors (1)
  • Emily Thornberry Lab Islington South and Finsbury

    Proposes legislation to reform Ministerial severance payments, ensuring fair treatment of departing Ministers under investigation or breaching the ministerial code. Also outlines procedural measures for debating and amending a Bill on this topic.

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