House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 4 23/24
14 May 2024 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Alex Burghart Con Brentwood and Ongar
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Key points
- UK Government provides details on costs incurred by departments in responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for Quarter 4 of the 2023/2024 financial year.
- Cumulative costs associated with the inquiry are published, reflecting significant staffing and legal expenses across various departments.
- The Government underscores its commitment to transparency in disclosing these financial figures to Parliament.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the UK Government's response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry and provides details on costs associated with this undertaking.
Action requested
The Government is updating Parliament on the costs incurred by various departments in responding to the inquiry, publishing figures for Quarter 4 of the 2023/2024 financial year and cumulative totals. The statement emphasizes transparency and outlines significant staffing and legal costs involved.
Key facts
- Number of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: 265 Full Time Equivalents (Q4).
- Cost of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: £5,100,000 including contingent labour costs (Q4).
- Total legal costs for January - March 2024: £5,300,000.
- Financial year 2023/24 total cost of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: £18,000,000 (including contingent labour costs).
- Financial year 2023/24 total legal costs: £26,200,000.
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