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Lords · Question HL3780 · Tabled 6 Jan 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 14 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government how many statutory public inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005 are currently still active; whether each inquiry has a target date for its completion; and whether there are financial resources ear-marked to cov

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 14 Jan 2025

There are currently 10 statutory public inquiries established by HM Government under the Inquiries Act 2005 still active. Each inquiry has a sponsor department whose role includes covering ongoing costs. The duration of an inquiry is a matter for the inqu...