Public Sector Productivity and Public Spending 2023-11-14
2023-11-14
TAGS
Response quality
Questions & Answers
Q1
Partial Answer
▸
Context
The question arises from concerns over the efficiency of government spending and ensuring that taxpayer funds are used effectively.
What steps he is taking to help ensure value for money in public spending. I am concerned about making sure every single pound of taxpayers' money is spent wisely.
The Government shares the goal of spending taxpayer money wisely. The previous Chief Secretary to the Treasury launched a public sector productivity programme, and an update will be provided at the autumn statement.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific steps or actions were not detailed
Response accuracy
Q2
Partial Answer
▸
Context
Public sector productivity has dropped by 7.5% since pre-COVID times, potentially due to a more liberal work-from-home policy.
Estimates show that public sector productivity is now 7.5% less than before covid. Could this be because of continued flexible working arrangements? How much does this affect the taxpayer?
Public sector productivity must improve, which is what the review is looking at. I look forward to discussing this with him further.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specifics of remote working impact on productivity were not provided
Response accuracy
Q3
Partial Answer
▸
Context
The taxpayer has spent significant funds on remediation at the Teesworks site. Concerns have been raised about private companies profiting from this.
I welcome the fact that hundreds of millions were spent on remediation at Teesworks, but I am concerned about assets and scrap being transferred to private companies for profit. Is this good value for money?
The Mayor has addressed these claims, and I will not comment further on them.
▸
Assessment & feedback
Specific value for money analysis was not provided
The Mayor Has Addressed These Claims
Response accuracy