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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publishing business cases for major projects and programmes

11 July 2025 · Treasury

Proposed by Darren Jones Lab Bristol North West

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the requirement for greater transparency in UK public spending decisions through the publication of business cases for major projects and programmes.
  • All projects and programmes on the Government Major Projects Portfolio must publish their business case within four months of HM Treasury approval.
  • The Treasury has committed to placing these documents in the House of Commons Library, facilitating access and transparency.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the requirement for greater transparency in UK public spending decisions through the publication of business cases for major projects and programmes.

Action requested

All projects and programmes on the Government Major Projects Portfolio must publish their business case within four months of HM Treasury approval. The Treasury has committed to placing these documents in the House of Commons Library, facilitating access and transparency.

Key facts

  • As of 11 June 2025, all projects and programmes must publish a Summary Business Case, Full Business Case or Programme Business Case within four months of HM Treasury approval.
  • The Treasury has published guidance to support departments in meeting this requirement.
  • All relevant business cases will be placed in the House of Commons Library for easy access by Parliament.
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