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Government Departments: Cost Effectiveness

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeTreasuryTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 129014

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to section 5 of the Government Efficiency Framework, published on 24 November 2025, if she will publish the most recent quarterly efficiencies report provided to her department by each government depa

Answered by James Murray

Departments are required to report their efficiency savings within the performance section of their Annual Reports and Accounts (ARAs) from 2026-27.

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