Politics and Government: Costs — Written Question

Question

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.

Answer

Georgia Gould

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 Rev...

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