Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent steps he is taking with the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation to ensure the efficiency of spending to support the delivery of large infrastructure projects.

The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority engages with projects and programmes throughout their project lifecycle, and throughout the delivery system in government, in order to enhance government’s capability and capacity to improve delivery of priority outcomes.

NISTA undertakes regular independent and rigorous assurance of large infrastructure projects on the Government Major Projects Portfolio, in line with the Teal Book and Treasury Approvals Process. This assurance provides confidence to senior leaders and stakeholders, including those involved in spending decisions, that work is well-governed and supports successful delivery of policy, strategy and objectives.

NISTA has also developed a comprehensive capability and capacity building offer for departments, ALBs and will be looking to expand this further to support regionally-led delivery.