Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to support public services.

The Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 confirmed the largest real-terms increase in overall departmental spending for any Parliament this century. This record level of investment will be targeted where it will deliver improved outcomes and value for money for the taxpayer.

The government is investing in the public services people rely on, to ensure they are fit for the future and to drive up standards across the country.

HM Treasury has also taken further action to drive out low value or inefficient spend, to ensure that government continues to deliver the best value services to the public. Following the efficiency and savings review last year, Spending Review 2021 confirmed savings of 5% against day-to-day central departments budgets in 2024-25. Departmental savings will be reinvested into the government’s priorities.