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Oral answer to question provided on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 in the House of Commons, by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative), Cabinet Office.


Policy Advice (Outsourcing)

Answer

The head of the civil service has set up a number of themed groups to explore various aspects of civil service reform. One is exploring whether outsourcing policy making could deliver more creative and innovative results, while ensuring accountability and value for money, and I met permanent secretaries recently to discuss that and other issues.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Wednesday, 21 March 2012 by Baroness Keeley (Labour).

Question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent discussions he has had with Permanent Secretaries on Government outsourcing of policy advice.

Secondary information

Type
Oral answer to question
Reference
542 c775 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Consultants Policy
Link
View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk