Government Departments: Cost Effectiveness
Lords · Question HL13130 · Tabled 17 Dec 2025 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Shawcross-Wolfson
To ask His Majesty's Government what the timeframe is for the Chief Secretary to the Treasury’s review of value for money as announced in the Budget, and whether the terms of reference for this review will be published.
Answer
Answered by Lord Livermore, 5 Jan 2026
The Budget confirmed that the Chief Secretary to the Treasury will lead a review of value for money across government spending. This work will build evidence and outline potential solutions for consideration at the next spending review. The government is ...