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Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill
03 March 2023
Lead MP
Christopher Chope
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Christopher Chope raised concerns about public sector exit payments (limitation) bill in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
I move that the Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill be read a Second time. The bill aims to restrict public sector exit payments in excess of £95,000 and end the practice which has cost taxpayers over £1 billion annually. Despite previous commitments from the Government since 2015, there has been no significant progress on implementing such restrictions.
James Wild
Con
North West Norfolk
Supports the bill and highlights the BBC's voluntary cap of £150,000. Notes that over £127 million was paid out by the BBC in severance payments over two years, with 430 payments between £100,000 to £150,000. Urges the Government to respond to the consultation published last August and implement measures.
Endorses the bill as addressing a significant issue of public concern due to high exit payments in both national government and local authorities. Emphasises the personal incentive for senior civil servants to maintain generous exit payment regimes. Supports the £95,000 cap and urges implementation.
Supports the merit of the bill in securing value for money for taxpayers. Acknowledges the Government's efforts to reduce large exit payments but calls for a rigorous process and accountability. Requests an update on the outcome of the consultation closed in October 2022.
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