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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025. It was answered by Darren Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.

Public Sector: Digital Technology

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the correspondence to the Chair of the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State of 10 April 2025, for what reason the projected £45 billion in annual savings from the digitalisation of public services was not included in the Spending Review 2025, published on 11 June 2025.

Answer

The figure of £45 billion in annual savings and productivity gains, published in ‘A blueprint for modern digital government’, represents a long-term estimate of the potential benefits for the digital transformation of the public sector. Spending Review 2025 sets out plans for a step change in investment in digital and artificial intelligence (AI) across public services.

Over the Spending Review period, the government will build strong digital and technology foundations, tackle urgent cybersecurity and technical resilience risks, modernise public service delivery, and drive a major overhaul in government productivity and efficiency. All departments will deliver at least 5% savings and efficiencies by 2028‑29. The Office for Value for Money has worked closely with departments to agree bespoke and stretching technical efficiency targets, underpinned by credible delivery plans.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62182
Session
2024-26
Related items
Spending Review 2025
Wednesday, 11 June 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Digital technology Public sector
Link
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