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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

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would place a limit on exit payments made by public sector organisations to employees. It aims to reduce large payouts when staff leave and bring more clarity to public spending on staff terminations. The exact rules and cap details would be set out in the bill’s provisions.

Key Points

Proposes a cap on exit payments to public sector employees.
Applies across public sector employers funded by public money (including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies, and related organisations).
Aims to curb costly payouts and improve accountability in public spending on staff departures.
Introduced in the House of Commons as a Private Members’ Bill by Sir Christopher Chope; currently at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, progressing through the early stages of passage as a Private Members’ Bill.

Who is affected?

Public sector employeesPublic sector employers (including central government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies and other publicly funded organisations)

Generated 21 February 2026

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 (1)

Bill 037 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

2 Mar 2020

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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