Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to increase productivity in the (a) Civil Service and (b) wider public sector.

This government will focus on improving the productivity of the public sector to deliver high quality public services, achieve value for money and deliver on the Government's core mission of economic growth.

As part of this focus the government will develop a strategic plan for a more efficient and effective civil service, including bold options to improve skills, harness digital technology and drive better outcomes for public services.