Departmental Responsibilities
Commons · Question 12664 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to reduce duplication of functions across departments.
Answer
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 30 Jun 2026
The Government is committed to creating a productive and agile state, which includes reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and duplication across departments and public bodies. The Cabinet Office continues to strengthen cross-government controls to ensure depa...