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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Civil Service Reform

Thursday 5 March 2026 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Luke Murphy asked what steps are being taken through civil service reform to support the economy.
  • The Government committed to delivering a strong, stable, and growing economy for every region in the country.
  • The national school of government will help nurture talent and improve living standards for individuals and families.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Luke Murphy Lab Basingstoke
Economy Parliamentary Procedure
Context

The question follows a statement about civil service reform and its impact on the economy. Luke Murphy seeks to understand the specific steps the government is taking.

Question

What steps he is taking through civil service reform to support the economy. I am concerned about the steps being taken through civil service reform to support the economy.

Answer from Satvir Kaur

The Government are committed to delivering a strong, stable and growing economy for every region in our country. That includes bringing high-quality civil service roles to towns and cities across the country, which will not only bring over £880 million in local economic benefits but ensure that the civil service better reflects the communities we serve.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific steps of civil service reform to support the economy were not detailed, only a general commitment to economic growth and regional development was provided.

How: Broad Statements

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Q2 Luke Murphy Lab Basingstoke
Education Economy Employment
Context

Following the initial question, Luke Murphy elaborates on his constituents' priorities of increasing living standards and improving public services, which depend on economic growth.

Question

How will the reforms to the civil service set out by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister earlier this year, including on the national school of government, help drive economic growth and meet my constituents' priorities. Two of the things my constituents care most about are increasing their living standards and improving their public services, and both depend on economic growth.

Answer from Satvir Kaur

The Government are already working to improve living standards for individuals and families in his constituency and across the UK. The civil service plays a crucial role in ensuring that we continue to deliver on this issue. The national school of government will ensure that we nurture talent, give opportunities to more communities outside London, and have the people with the best skills to deliver on our priorities.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific ways the reforms will drive economic growth and meet constituents' priorities were not detailed, only a general commitment to delivering on priorities was provided.

How: Broad Statements, General Commitment

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