Department for Education written question – answered at on 13 April 2026.
Peter Bedford
Conservative, Mid Leicestershire
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what was the total value of non-contractual severance payments across the department in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Olivia Bailey
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)
I refer the hon. Member for Mid Leicestershire to the answer of 7 April 2026 to Question 121697.
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