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Arms Length Bodies: Cost Effectiveness

Asked by Gregory StaffordConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 25 March 2026UIN 121981

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set out who assesses the value for money of Arm's Length Bodies.

Answered by Anna Turley

Value for money in Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs) is primarily assessed by their sponsoring department. The Accounting Officer (typically the Chief Executive Officer) is directly accountable for the use of public funds.

ALBs are also scrutinised by Parliament and subject to independent audit, including value for money examinations, by the National Audit Office (NAO).

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