Written Question·Cabinet Office·UIN 120629

Josh Simons

Tabled: 13 March 2026
Answered: 26 March 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the hon. Member for Makerfield is eligible for a Ministerial severance payment.

Answer

Nick Thomas-Symonds
No. Unpaid ministers are not entitled to a severance payment under the terms of the Ministerial and Other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991.