House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government of service
21 July 2025 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Pat McFadden Lab Wolverhampton South East
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government is establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission to promote ethical standards across the public sector
- New requirements for ministers' severance payments will be introduced
- ACOBA will transfer its advisory functions related to business appointments to other bodies
Issue summary
The statement discusses reforms to strengthen ethics and integrity in public service, including establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission and changes to ministerial severance payments and business appointment rules.
Action requested
The Government is establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission to promote ethical standards across the public sector. It will also introduce new requirements for ministers' severance payments and transfer advisory functions related to business appointments from ACOBA to other bodies, with reforms taking effect on 13 October 2025.
Key facts
- The Government is establishing an Ethics and Integrity Commission.
- Ministers must serve at least six months before receiving a severance payment.
- ACOBA will be closed and its functions transferred to the Civil Service Commission and the Prime Minister's Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards.
- Reforms take effect on 13 October 2025.