Context
The MP notes that public service delivery is largely devolved but all four nations face a shared challenge of reforming these services in a tight fiscal environment.
Question
Although much of public service delivery is devolved, all four nations face a shared challenge of reforming these services in a tight fiscal environment. What can the nations learn from one another about reforming these services, and does the Minister agree that it is important that they do learn from one another?
Answer from The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security (Mr Douglas Alexander)
My hon. Friend raises a key and important challenge. In every part of these islands, public services need both resources and reform given the Government’s inheritance back in July. The UK Health Secretary has set out ambitious plans to roll out new AI technologies, upgrade the NHS app and reform the healthcare system to bring down waiting lists. Last week, my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster met devolved Government Ministers to discuss public service reform, data sharing and harnessing work on public service reform across these islands.
Not addressed: The Minister did not provide specific examples or mechanisms for inter-nation learning about public service reforms within the tight fiscal environment.
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