Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office
Abolish grants paid to Ministers leaving office
Closed
240 signatures
What the petition asks
Government ministers can claim a taxpayer-funded grant equal to 1/4 of their annual ministerial salary when they leave ministerial office, on top of their MP's salary of £82,000. Ministers should not be rewarded irrespective of how long or capably they have served
We want the Ministerial and other Pensions and Salaries Act 1991 amended to abolish these grants, We believe abolishing these grants is essential for regaining public trust
Public finances are under immense stress but as it stands after the General Election the taxpayer will be expected to pay this to anyone who leaves ministerial office, even if they remain MPs.
This petition asks that HM Government ask Parliament to repeal Section 4 of the 'Ministerial & other Pensions & Salaries Act 1991' which provides the legal basis for these grants.
Public finances are under immense stress but as it stands after the General Election the taxpayer will be expected to pay this to anyone who leaves ministerial office, even if they remain MPs.
This petition asks that HM Government ask Parliament to repeal Section 4 of the 'Ministerial & other Pensions & Salaries Act 1991' which provides the legal basis for these grants.
Timeline
| 26 Oct 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 26 Apr 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
240
Status
Closed
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
26 Oct 2022
Closed
26 Apr 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.