Written Question·Home Office·UIN 126746

Independent Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs: Finance

Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

David Simmonds

ConservativeRuislip, Northwood and Pinner

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the (a) budget and (b) forecast cost is of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

Answer

Jess Phillips
As set out in the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry, published on 31 March 2026, the final report of the Inquiry must be submitted to the Home Secretary by 31 March 2029. It is supported by a £65 million budget.In addition, within three months of the for...

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