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Budget of the Office for Environmental Protection

31 March 2022

Proposing MP
Camborne and Redruth
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The Secretary of State is setting out the budget for the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) for the financial year 2022/23 and providing indicative budgets for five years.

Action Requested

The OEP will receive a total funding of £11.47M for the upcoming financial year, including an additional £4.36M to support establishment costs. The baseline budget is ring-fenced and protected from savings requirements, with supplementary funding available if needed. A review of the OEP's effectiveness will be conducted within 18 months.

Key Facts

  • Total funding for 2022/23: £11.47M.
  • Baseline budget for 2025/26: £7,543,685.
  • Baseline budget for 2026/27: £7,694,559.
  • Establishment costs in 2022/23: £4.36M.
  • Review of the OEP's effectiveness within 18 months.
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