Former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng also received £16,876 after quitting his post following his controversial mini-budget.
However, it is up to them if they take the money and they can choose to pay it back if they return to government after the three-week period.
For example, Rishi Sunak received £16,876 after resigning as chancellor in July 2022, but later paid it back after becoming prime minister.Asked about the payments, Mr Sunak's official spokesperson said:"Obviously, there are laws that need to be followed at all times when coming up with agreements on severance pay."
A number of other pay-outs were revealed in the account documents, with Chris Pincher - the deputy chief whip who resigned after groping allegations - receiving £7,920.The House later recommended he be suspended for eight weeks after the claims were upheld in an investigation, and he has until today to appeal the decision - meaning with parliament closing for the summer recess, MPs won't be able to approve any suspension until the autumn.
A raft of other ministers also received severance following the three changes in administration between July and October last year. Grant Shapps received £16,876 after his exit from government as transport secretary in September 2022 - he returned as home secretary under Ms Truss six weeks later.
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