Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the Cabinet Office spend data, Expenditure Over £25,000 - March 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), updated on 30 April 2025, what the transaction for SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION (PROG) to THE INSTITUTE FOR FISCAL STUDIES, Ref: 1037277674 was for.

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) is an independent advisory Arm’s Length Body, sponsored by the Office for Equality and Opportunity. The SMC makes its own decisions on spending within their set budget. This question has been passed to the SMC, who will provide a written response to the Member.