House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Transparency and Accountability
15 December 2020 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Chloe Smith Con Norwich North
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK Government announces plans to publish updated ministerial responsibilities lists and salary details for senior public officials earning over 150,000
- Government to release gender pay gap figures, demographic survey data, routine spending and prompt payment data, and key performance indicators for central government contracts
- Each UK government department will be required to establish new priority outcomes to enhance transparency and accountability
Issue summary
The statement discusses ongoing efforts by the UK Government to enhance transparency and accountability through the publication of various documents and data.
Action requested
The government is publishing updated ministerial responsibilities lists, salary details for senior public officials earning over £150,000, gender pay gap figures, demographic survey data, routine spending and prompt payment data, key performance indicators for central government contracts, and new priority outcomes for each UK government department. These actions aim to increase transparency and accountability.
Key facts
- The Government is publishing an updated List of Ministerial Responsibilities.
- An annual list of salary details for senior public officials earning £150,000 and above will be published today.
- New figures on gender pay differentials across the Civil Service have been released.
- HM Treasury will publish new priority outcomes for each UK government department.