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UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 24/25

28 November 2024

Proposing MP
Pat McFadden Lab
Wolverhampton South East
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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TAGS
Employment

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement addresses the costs incurred by the UK Government in responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for Quarter 2 of 2024-25.

Action Requested

No specific future action is requested; instead, an update on the costs associated with the government's response to the inquiry is provided.

Key Facts

  • The cumulative total cost of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff for Q2 2024-25 is £5,303,000.
  • The cumulative total number of full-time equivalent staff in the unit as of Q2 is 284.
  • The cumulative total legal costs associated with the inquiry response units across departments for Q2 are £10,054,000.
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