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UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 2 25/26
18 December 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
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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