Lord Wormald Received £860,000 Pay-Off After Shortest Cabinet Secretary Tenure

Lord Wormald, the former Cabinet Secretary, received a total package of nearly £860,000 following his departure in February. This sum covers his two months of service, during which he held the position for the shortest period in the post's history. His remuneration included £27,900 in salary, £15,000 in pension benefits, and a significant compensation payment of £816,000.

The Treasury's published accounts detail these payments. Lord Wormald, appointed in December, left his role just two months later. The sizeable compensation package highlights the financial arrangements for senior civil servants exiting their positions, particularly in circumstances of abbreviated tenures.