Lord Truscott · Independent LabourAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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Her Majesty's Government what lessons they have learned from the duration and cost of the Chilcot Inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
A number of lessons about inquiry processes were learned from the Iraq Inquiry, and government has absorbed these so that future inquiries can benefit from the experience. Government has received the report of Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Iraq Inquiry, and will be responding in due course, setting out the lessons learned.
Lord Truscott · Independent LabourAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 11 January (HL4782), what assessment they have made of the terms of reference, composition, duration and cost of the Chilcot inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Chilcot Inquiry was set up by the Labour Government following consultation with other political parties and with the support of Parliament. The Government looks forward to the publication of the Inquiry’s report in June or July, in accordance with Sir John Chilcot’s most recent letter to the Prime Minister.
Lord Truscott · Independent LabourAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 11 January (HL4782) whether they have any plans to cap or curtail the Chilcot Inquiry’s expenses or costs before it reports.
Lord Truscott · Independent LabourAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the current weekly costs of the Chilcot Inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Iraq Inquiry, which is independent of Government, publishes its annual costs after the end of each financial year. The Inquiry’s costs for FY 2014/15 were £1,358,500, providing an average weekly cost in the last financial year of £26,125.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bridges of Headley on 21 September (HL2088), what part of the total remuneration paid to members of the Chilcot Inquiry has been paid to Sir John Chilcot in both attendance allowances
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Inquiry will account for its costs after the completion of its report.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the Prime Minister's letter to Sir John Chilcot on 17 June, what steps have been taken to arrange a meeting between him and the Cabinet Secretary to discuss the progress of the Chilcot Inquiry; and on what date arrangements for such a meeting were made.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
A meeting between Sir Jeremy Heywood and Sir John Chilcot took place in early July. It was a constructive discussion in accordance with the Prime Minister’s letter, during which Sir John and Sir Jeremy discussed the additional assistance the Inquiry will wish to call upon in its closing stages and agreed some steps that can be taken now to assist the inquiry in its work. Sir John has confirmed it is his intention to provide the Prime Minister with a timetable for completion of the Inquiry’s work once the Maxwellisation process, a confidential process between individuals and the Inquiry, is complete.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the Prime Minister's letter to Sir John Chilcot on 17 June, what further steps they are taking to ascertain when the Maxwellisation process of the Chilcot Inquiry is to be completed.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
A meeting between Sir Jeremy Heywood and Sir John Chilcot took place in early July. It was a constructive discussion in accordance with the Prime Minister’s letter, during which Sir John and Sir Jeremy discussed the additional assistance the Inquiry will wish to call upon in its closing stages and agreed some steps that can be taken now to assist the inquiry in its work. Sir John has confirmed it is his intention to provide the Prime Minister with a timetable for completion of the Inquiry’s work once the Maxwellisation process, a confidential process between individuals and the Inquiry, is complete.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they expect the report of the Chilcot Inquiry to be published before the summer recess; and, if not, why not.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
Sir John Chilcot and the Prime Minister exchanged letters on 15 and 17 January . In his letters, Sir John said that once the essential Maxwellisation process was complete, it was his intention to provide the Prime Minister with a timetable for the completion of the Inquiry’s report.
Lord Dykes · Liberal DemocratAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the Chairman of the Chilcot Inquiry regarding the early publication of the final report.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
I refer the Noble Lord to the exchange of letters between the Prime Minister and Sir John Chilcot from January 2015 regarding the progress of the Inquiry. I have attached a copy for reference.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government on how many days the Chilcot Inquiry sat in November and December 2014 and January 2015; and what is the current remuneration per day of the chairman and members, and the numbers and cost of supporting staff and accommodati
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Inquiry is independent of Government. The daily payment rates for the Chair and Members of the Inquiry, plus details of the size and cost of the Inquiry’s secretariat and office accommodation, are published on the Inquiry’s website.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial or other incentives are in place to ensure that the Chair and members of the Chilcot inquiry complete their work within a reasonable time.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
Members of the Inquiry Committee are paid a daily rate with no bonus incentives. Sir John Chilcot has said that he and his colleagues intend to deliver their report to the Prime Minister as soon as it is possible to do so.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government who is responsible for deciding the terms of service of the Chair and members of the Chilcot inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Prime Minister of the day appointed the Chair and Committee Members of the Iraq Inquiry. The Cabinet Office, as the sponsor department, is responsible for the terms of service for the Chair and Committee members of the Iraq Inquiry.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what are the daily fees paid to the chair and members of the Chilcot inquiry; and on what terms are they paid.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Maxwellisation process is a matter for the Inquiry; Sir John Chilcot has described the process as essential and confidential, and to comment further might jeopardise the confidentiality of the process. Once his report is complete, Sir John Chilcot will deliver it to the Prime Minister. It is for Government to publish the report, and once it is delivered we expect to publish without delay.
The daily fees for the Chair and Members of the Inquiry are published on the Inquiry’s website.
Lord Myners · Non-affiliatedAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government which Departments, if any, still have outstanding Maxwellisation points in connection with the Chilcot Inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Maxwellisation process is a matter for the Inquiry; Sir John Chilcot has described the process as essential and confidential, and to comment further might jeopardise the confidentiality of the process. Once his report is complete, Sir John Chilcot will deliver it to the Prime Minister. It is for Government to publish the report, and once it is delivered we expect to publish without delay.
The daily fees for the Chair and Members of the Inquiry are published on the Inquiry’s website.
Lord Truscott · Non-affiliatedAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will provide a detailed breakdown of the costs of the Chilcot Inquiry to date.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave to Lord West of Spithead on 3 November 2014, Official Report, Column 1425. A detailed breakdown of these costs is available on the Inquiry’s website.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what remuneration is currently paid per day to each member of the Chilcot Inquiry.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
Members of the Inquiry are paid at the following rates: Chairman - £790 per working day; Committee members - £565 per working day. These rates have not changed since the beginning of the Inquiry.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 15 July (WA 114), what steps they are taking to ensure that the Chilcot inquiry report is published before the General Election.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Chairman of the Inquiry is paid £790 per day and the members of his committee £565 per day. The Chairman and members are only paid for days that they work. These figures have not changed since the beginning of the Inquiry. In financial year 2013/14, the Committee and Advisers’ remuneration was £201,100.
I have nothing further to add to my written answer of 15 July 2014.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what daily fees are paid to the chairman and each member of the Chilcot inquiry; for how many days they have been paid; and what has been the total expenditure on the inquiry so far.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Chairman of the Inquiry is paid £790 per day and the members of his committee £565 per day. The Chairman and members are only paid for days that they work. These figures have not changed since the beginning of the Inquiry. In financial year 2013/14, the Committee and Advisers’ remuneration was £201,100.
I have nothing further to add to my written answer of 15 July 2014.
Lord Tebbit · ConservativeAnswering body: Cabinet Office
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the comment by Lord Wallace of Saltaire on 1 July (HL Deb, col 1709) that he still held the opinion that the Franks inquiry on the Falklands War was not entirely thorough or rigorous, whether in making that comment he was speaking in a personal or ministerial capacity.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
I have recently responded to two debates on the Chilcot Inquiry in my Ministerial capacity. In the course of both, I drew a comparison between the Chilcot Inquiry and the Franks Inquiry, simply to note the information available to the Chairmen of those Inquiries, the significant difference in their scope, including the giving of evidence in public. Both are important Inquiries for the public record, establishing events and learning any lessons. In addition, I offered a personal reflection on the Franks Inquiry [based on my previous work in this area].
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the report of the Chilcot inquiry is likely to be published before the next General Election.
Government answer
Answering body: Cabinet Office
The Inquiry is independent of Government, and the timing of the delivery of its report to the Prime Minister is a matter for the Inquiry. Sir John Chilcot said in May that it was the Inquiry's intention to do so as soon as possible. Government is doing everything it can to ensure this is possible.