House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 3 24/25
27 February 2025 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen
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Key points
- UK Government response costs for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry are detailed for Quarter 3 of fiscal year 24/25
- The statement outlines staff and legal costs incurred by departments in responding to the inquiry
- No specific action is requested from the Parliament regarding these costs
Issue summary
The statement provides an update on the costs associated with the UK Government's response to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
Action requested
No specific action is requested; the statement provides quarterly figures for staff and legal costs incurred by departments in responding to the inquiry.
Key facts
- The cumulative total cost of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff (including contingent labour costs) up to Quarter 3 is £16,026,000.
- The number of full-time equivalent staff dedicated to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Units reached 287 in Quarter 3.
- The cumulative total legal costs for Q3 are £16,104,000.
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