The UK government, under the direction of Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden, is launching a review of hundreds of quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations (quangos) with the intent to cut spending and give ministers greater authority. The review may lead to closures, mergers, or transfers of responsibilities from these organisations to government departments. This initiative follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's announcement to abolish NHS England to restructure the NHS. The government aims to streamline operations and ensure that ministers take direct responsibility for key policy decisions.
The review will seek to justify the existence of taxpayer-funded organisations not directly controlled by ministers and consider merging or closing them.
Ministers are considering passing a new law to facilitate the scrapping of multiple quangos, aiming to streamline government operations and save costs.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's plan to abolish NHS England is part of a broader effort to restructure government and enhance ministerial accountability.
Quangos vary in size and function, from major entities like NHS England to smaller ones like the Gambling Commission, impacting decision-making in various sectors.
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