Abstract:
Like many previous governments, this government has made improving public sector productivity a key focus. In the June Spending Review, it set out ambitious plans for improving productivity and efficiency over the rest of the parliament. Whether it can deliver these improvements will matter for public service performance, the public finances and broader economic growth. In this chapter, we examine and evaluate the government's plans to reduce central administration spending and improve the productivity of public service delivery. We then consider what different scenarios for public sector productivity could mean for public services, public spending and GDP.