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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 1 July 2026UIN 7161

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 10 April 2026 to Question 120846 on Resolution Foundation, who approved the C19SFF08RF25 contract award to the Resolution Foundation; and whether Ministers were consulted.

Answered by Chris Ward

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry operates independently from the Government. Therefore, Ministerial approval was not required for this contract.

The contract was procured and awarded in line with procurement rules, as well as Cabinet Office Commercial policies and procedures.

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