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Independent Inquiry Into Grooming Gangs: Finance

Commons · Question 126746 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 21 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the (a) budget and (b) forecast cost is of the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.

Answer

Answered by Jess Phillips, 21 Apr 2026

As set out in the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry, published on 31 March 2026, the final report of the Inquiry must be submitted to the Home Secretary by 31 March 2029. It is supported by a £65 million budget.In addition, within three months of the for...