OBR: Resignation of Chair Debate

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OBR: Resignation of Chair

Lord Sandhurst Excerpts
Monday 8th December 2025

(1 day, 10 hours ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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As I have said before, we take the Budget process extremely seriously and we put the utmost weight on Budget secrecy. A leak inquiry is now under way with the full support of the Chancellor, and the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury will also conduct a review of the Treasury’s security processes to inform future fiscal events.

Lord Sandhurst Portrait Lord Sandhurst (Con)
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With respect to the Minister, that is not an answer to the question. Will he confirm or deny?

Lord Livermore Portrait Lord Livermore (Lab)
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As I have said before, we take the Budget process very seriously and we put the utmost weight on Budget secrecy.