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Deputy Prime Minister

Commons · Question 123534 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 21 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the costs arising from his role as Deputy Prime Minister are being met from the department’s budget.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 21 Apr 2026

As outlined on gov.uk, the Deputy Prime Minister acts on behalf of the department and also deputises for the Prime Minister. Engagements completed on the Prime Minister's behalf, including international visits, are generally paid for by the Cabinet Office...