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Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 24 January 2025UIN 24441

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the civil service.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The Cabinet Office and HM Treasury are continuing to work with departments on plans to improve effectiveness and efficiency in the Civil Service, including bold options to improve skills, harness digital technology and drive better outcomes for public services. Further detail on this work will be provided at Spending Review, due to conclude in Spring 2025.

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