Politics and Government: Costs

Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 5 September 2024.

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Photo of Charlie Dewhirst Charlie Dewhirst Conservative, Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 17 of HM Treasury's document entitled Fixing the foundations: Public spending audit 2024-25, published on 29 July 2024, in what other ways he intends to reduce the cost of politics.

Photo of Georgia Gould Georgia Gould The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office

As the Chancellor announced on 29 July, the government will review the cost of the political system, which includes eligibility for ministerial severance payments. The Cabinet Office will conduct this review which will take place ahead of the Spending Review.

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