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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 25/26

18 December 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

NHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • UK Government's response costs for the UK COVID-19 Inquiry in Quarter 2 of the financial year 2025/26 are detailed in the statement.
  • The statement covers costs incurred by various departments in supporting the independent UK COVID-19 Inquiry.
  • These figures are based on a selection of relevant departments and may not be precise for accounting purposes.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the UK Government's response costs associated with the COVID-19 Inquiry for Quarter 2 of the financial year 2025/26.

Action requested

No specific action is requested; the minister updates the House on the costs incurred by various departments in supporting the independent UK COVID-19 Inquiry, emphasizing that these figures are based on a selection of relevant departments and may not be precise for accounting purposes.

Key facts

  • The Q2 number of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: 207 Full Time Equivalents.
  • The Q2 cost of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff (including contingent labour costs): £4,310,000.
  • The total legal costs for Q2 2025/26: £6,186,000.
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