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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3870

Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill limits the amount of money that public sector workers can receive when they leave their jobs through redundancy, early retirement, or settlement agreements. It introduces a £95,000 cap on exit payments across the public sector, including civil servants, NHS staff, local government employees, and other public bodies. The bill aims to reduce government spending on severance packages and ensure that public money is used more efficiently. It prevents situations where senior officials receive very large payouts when leaving office.

Presented by Sir Christopher Chope.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote596 MPs
58% Ayes · 34742% Noes · 249
The democratic gap

42% , a wide gap

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading21 Oct 2024
  • 2nd reading