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Government Transparency and Accountability

15 December 2020

Proposing MP
Norwich North
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office

At a Glance

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.
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