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Independent Commission into Adult Social Care: Staff

Asked by Alison BennettLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 80591

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many officials are assigned to work in the secretariat of the independent commission into adult social care.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

There are currently 11 officials assigned to work in the secretariat of the independent commission into adult social care, chaired by Baroness Louise Casey. This secretariat may expand as the commission carries out its work, and as Baroness Casey considers what further skills and expertise she needs.

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