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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs

19 February 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Alex Burghart Con Brentwood and Ongar

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Minister of State provided an update on the UK Government's costs for responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry from April to December 2023.
  • The costs include legal and staff expenses incurred in relation to the inquiry.
  • The figures given are based on a sample and are subject to potential changes.

Issue summary

The Minister of State provides an update on the UK Government's costs associated with responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for the period April to December 2023.

Action requested

No specific action is requested. The statement informs Parliament about the total legal and staff costs incurred in response to the inquiry, acknowledging that these figures are based on a sample and subject to change.

Key facts

  • Total Inquiry Response Unit Legal Costs (April - December 2023): £20,900,000.
  • Number of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: 249 Full Time Equivalents (as of Q3).
  • Cost of Inquiry Response Unit staff: £12,900,000.
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