Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent steps they have taken to help ensure value for money in public spending.

This question was answered on 28th March 2022

Spending Review 2021 placed a renewed emphasis on ensuring that every pound of taxpayers’ money is spent well and focused on the areas that make the most difference to people’s daily lives.

Through this, the government set clear outcomes for what spending will buy; ensured that all decisions are informed by the best quality evidence; encouraged joint working between departments; and took further action to drive out low value or inefficient spend.

At the Spring Statement, the government also set out plans for a new drive to achieve even greater efficiency, effectiveness and economy in public spending and ensure departments are delivering the highest quality services at the best value. This work will be driven by the new Chancellor-chaired Committee on Efficiency and Value for Money.