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Plan for Protecting the Taxpayer

27 April 2022

Proposing MP
Jacob Rees-Mogg Con
North East Somerset
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The minister discusses the launch of the Plan for Protecting the Taxpayer aimed at improving government efficiency and tackling fraud.

Action Requested

The Chancellor is launching a new counter fraud body funded with £25 million to tackle economic crime in the public sector, alongside reviews targeting a minimum 5% savings for each organisation and doubling NHS efficiencies. The Efficiencies and Value for Money Committee has been established and its members have been confirmed.

Key Facts

  • The Chancellor will launch his Plan for Protecting the Taxpayer today.
  • A new counter fraud body funded with £25 million is being developed to tackle economic crime in the public sector.
  • The new Public Sector Authority (PSFA) will report jointly to HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office.
  • Reviews aim to identify a minimum of 5% savings for each organisation, doubling the NHS efficiencies target.
  • Full membership of the Efficiencies and Value for Money Committee includes the Chancellor, Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP, Rt Hon Oliver Dowden CBE MP, Rt Hon Michael Ellis QC MP, Simon Clarke (Chief Secretary to the Treasury), and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
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