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Update on UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs

19 February 2024

Proposing MP
Brentwood and Ongar
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Minister of State provides an update on the UK Government's costs associated with responding to the UK COVID-19 Inquiry for the period April to December 2023.

Action Requested

No specific action is requested. The statement informs Parliament about the total legal and staff costs incurred in response to the inquiry, acknowledging that these figures are based on a sample and subject to change.

Key Facts

  • Total Inquiry Response Unit Legal Costs (April - December 2023): £20,900,000.
  • Number of UK COVID-19 Inquiry Response Unit staff: 249 Full Time Equivalents (as of Q3).
  • Cost of Inquiry Response Unit staff: £12,900,000.
Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy