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Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 120629

The question

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

Answered by 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.

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