House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Post Office: continuing Horizon Inquiry participation costs
19 March 2024 · Department for Business and Trade
Proposed by Kevin Hollinrake Con Thirsk and Malton
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At a glance
Key points
- The Government is providing an additional 40 million to support the Post Office's participation in the Horizon IT Inquiry.
- The total funding for the Horizon Inquiry and redress provision is up to 190 million plus any necessary contingency.
- The funding assessment has been reviewed and found compliant with subsidy control principles under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the ongoing costs associated with the Post Office's participation in the Horizon IT Inquiry and the provision of redress to postmasters.
Action requested
The Government is providing an additional £40 million funding, bringing the total to up to £190 million plus any necessary contingency, to support the Post Office’s continued involvement in delivering redress as part of addressing the Horizon scandal. The assessment of this funding has been reviewed and found compliant with subsidy control principles under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
Key facts
- Up to £150 million was initially announced in October 2023 for the Post Office’s participation in the Horizon IT Inquiry.
- An additional £40 million has been awarded by the Government to support ongoing work.
- The total funding is now up to £190 million plus any contingency required.
- The Department for Business and Trade conducted an assessment of compliance with subsidy control principles under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.