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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 January 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Cost Effectiveness

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will publish a breakdown of efficiency savings made by her Department in (a) 2024-25 and (b) 2025-26.

Answer

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has already outlined savings found as part of the Fixing the Foundations: Public Spending Audit 2024-25. This included an agreement to £154 million in savings in response to the HM Treasury (HMT) Savings Commission. As part of this, MHCLG has stopped non-essential consultancy spend.

As set out in the English Devolution White Paper and Local Government Finance Policy Statement, it is our aim that local government reorganisation will lead to further efficiencies.

The department will also work closely with HM Treasury as part of the Spending Review 2025 Phase 2 to identify where these should be pursued for 2025-26 and onwards.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22385
Session
2024-26
Related items
Fixing the foundations: Public spending audit 2024–25
Monday, 29 July 2024
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Link
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