Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 18 February 2022.
Angela Rayner
Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party, Shadow Secretary of State for the Future of Work, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the cost was to the public purse of the independent legal advice provided to the investigation into alleged gatherings on government premises during covid-19 restrictions as of 31 January 2021.
Michael Ellis
Paymaster General, Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Attends Cabinet)
Whilst noting the expert support as referenced in the Second Permanent Secretary's update of 31 January, it would not be appropriate to comment on the scope of legal advice that may or may not have been sought or received.
Yes2 people think so
No3 people think not
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