Treasury written question – answered at on 16 March 2026.
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative, Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Chancellor of the exchequer, with reference to the Guidance on Public Sector Exit Payments: Use of Special Severance Payments, November 2025, whether payments made under the £150 million government employee exit scheme fund will be reportable under the special severance scheme guidance.
James Murray
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Where payments made from the fund meet the criteria of special severance payments, the associated reporting requirements will apply.
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