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Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill

A Bill to limit exit payments made by public sector organisations to employees; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

19 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would cap the size of exit payments that public sector organisations can pay to employees when they leave. It covers severance payments and related compensation, applying across public bodies to curb large leaving payouts. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, with further stages to follow if it progresses.

Key Points

Proposes a legal limit on exit payments by public sector organisations to employees.
Applies to all exit payments, including severance and related compensation, across public bodies.
Includes provisions described as 'connected purposes' to support scope and enforcement.
Introduced in the House of Commons by Sir Christopher Chope and currently at the 2nd reading stage.
Intended to tighten public spending by limiting large leaving payments funded by taxpayers.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons. If it advances, it would move to the Committee stage and, if passed, proceed to the Lords for consideration.

Who is affected?

Public sector employees who leave and are eligible for exit paymentsPublic sector organisations that pay exit packages (e.g., central government, local authorities, NHS bodies, schools, police, and other public bodies)HR and payroll staff in public sector organisations who administer exit paymentsTaxpayers and the general public who fund public sector exit payments

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (2)

Bill 28-EN 2017-19

Explanatory NotesCommons

5 Jul 2018

Bill 28 2017-19, as introduced

BillCommons

4 Jul 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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