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Alex Chisholm and Lord Case

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 7 November 2025UIN 86245

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, when severance payments to (a) Simon Case and (b) Alex Chisholm were approved by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

Answered by James Murray

HM Treasury applies rigorous scrutiny when approving special severance payments.

(a) Simon Case’s severance payment was approved by the Chief Secretary in March 2025.

(b) Alex Chisholm’s severance payment was approved by HM Treasury officials in accordance with published guidance.

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