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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 1 25/26

04 September 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government costs associated with responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for Quarter 1 of 2025/26 are detailed in a statement
  • Total staff and legal costs are provided, excluding witness preparation and policy development work costs
  • Update is based on figures from relevant departments as of the specified quarter

Issue summary

The minister is updating Parliament on the UK Government's costs associated with responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for Quarter 1 of 2025/26.

Action requested

The minister provides an update based on figures from relevant departments, noting that the total staff and legal costs are detailed in the statement without including witness preparation or policy development work costs.

Key facts

  • The UK COVID-19 Inquiry publishes its running costs quarterly.
  • The Chair aims to complete her work as quickly and efficiently as possible.
  • The figures provided cover a selection of relevant departments, excluding some costs such as internal departmental advisory legal costs and witness preparation.
  • Departments involved include the Cabinet Office, Department for Health and Social Care, UK Health Security Agency, Home Office, HM Treasury, and Government Legal Department.
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