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Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill

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

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

2 November 2023

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill would place limits on the exit payments that some public sector bodies can offer to staff when they leave. It aims to curb high-value severance packages and improve accountability for how public money is spent. It covers certain public sector employers and related purposes.

Key Points

It would cap or restrict exit payments by specified public sector organisations.
The bill targets payments made to employees when they leave or are made redundant.
It seeks greater transparency and control, potentially requiring oversight or approval from a central government body.
The scope and definitions of affected bodies are set out in the bill.

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, MPs are debating the general principles of the bill. If it passes that stage, it would typically move on to committee scrutiny for detailed examination.

Who is affected?

Public sector employees who may receive exit paymentsPublic sector organisations that pay exit packagesPublic sector HR, payroll and finance staffTaxpayers/funders of public money

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill

23 Oct 2023

The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 107 2022-23 (as introduced)

BillCommons

1 Mar 2023

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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