Overview

This bill amends the Ministerial and Other Salaries Act 1975, increasing the maximum number of Secretary of State positions and mandating that one of these positions be held by the Leader of the House of Lords.

Description

The bill makes two key changes:

• Increased Secretary of State positions: It increases the maximum number of allowable salaries for Secretaries of State from 21 to 22.
• Leader of the House of Lords: It mandates that one of the Secretary of State positions must be filled by the individual appointed as Leader of the House of Lords.

The bill applies to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland and comes into effect upon passing.

Government Spending

The bill will increase government spending by the cost of one additional Secretary of State's salary. The exact figure is not specified in the bill text.

Groups Affected

The bill primarily affects:

• The UK Government: Increased administrative costs due to the additional Secretary of State position.
• The Leader of the House of Lords: This role will now be combined with a position as Secretary of State.
• Taxpayers: Ultimately bear the cost of the increased government spending.

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