House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Budget of the Office for Environmental Protection
31 March 2022 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Proposed by George Eustice Con Camborne and Redruth
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Office for Environmental Protection will receive a total funding of 11.47M for the financial year 2022/23.
- The baseline budget for the OEP is ring-fenced and protected from savings requirements.
- A review of the OEP's effectiveness will be conducted within 18 months.
Issue summary
The Secretary of State is setting out the budget for the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) for the financial year 2022/23 and providing indicative budgets for five years.
Action requested
The OEP will receive a total funding of £11.47M for the upcoming financial year, including an additional £4.36M to support establishment costs. The baseline budget is ring-fenced and protected from savings requirements, with supplementary funding available if needed. A review of the OEP's effectiveness will be conducted within 18 months.
Key facts
- Total funding for 2022/23: £11.47M.
- Baseline budget for 2025/26: £7,543,685.
- Baseline budget for 2026/27: £7,694,559.
- Establishment costs in 2022/23: £4.36M.
- Review of the OEP's effectiveness within 18 months.