The government is considering legislation to abolish many quangos, aiming to restructure its operations and reduce civil service jobs significantly. Over 300 arms-length organizations, spending £353 billion collectively, are under scrutiny, with each department required to justify their existence. The initiative seeks to eliminate redundancy, enhance accountability, and optimize spending. Notably, bodies essential for independent regulatory functions will be spared, while ministers are also being urged to leverage technology to make decision-making more efficient.
Ministers could introduce legislation to abolish a swathe of quangos, restructuring the state and cutting civil service jobs as part of government plans.
Pat McFadden has requested departments to justify each quango, with a presumption of closure unless compelling justification for their existence is provided.
The abolition process aims to eliminate duplication of services, enhance accountability, and save money by restructuring over 300 arms-length organizations.
As departments look to cut costs, the prime minister is also encouraging the adoption of technology, such as AI, to streamline processes.
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