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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 1 24/25

02 September 2024 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK Government incurred costs of 3.8 million for responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry in Quarter 1 of 2024/25.
  • The costs include expenses from multiple government departments and organisations involved in the inquiry response.
  • The minister notes the challenge in accurately quantifying these costs due to the complexity and interdepartmental nature of the response.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the costs incurred by the UK Government in responding to the independent UK COVID-19 Inquiry.

Action requested

No specific action is requested. The minister provides an update on the response costs and acknowledges the complexity of quantifying these costs accurately due to the involvement of multiple departments and organisations.

Key facts

  • The financial report for Quarter 1 (April - June) 2024-25 was published by the UK COVID-19 Inquiry on 29 July 2024.
  • Departments involved in the response include the Cabinet Office, Department for Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, Home Office, HM Treasury, and others supported by the Government Legal Department.
  • The statement outlines that full-time resources within departments are utilised along with expertise from across organisations.
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