Departments which do not meet 5% cuts will not get new cash – Treasury minister

The video discusses the government's commitment to delivering change through a mission-led approach, focusing on public spending, infrastructure, and digital transformation. It highlights the challenges faced by the new administration, including a significant budget deficit, and the steps taken to stabilize public finances. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a zero-based spending review to ensure efficient use of resources and the need for modernizing the review process using technology. The goal is to align government spending with the Prime Minister's plan for change and deliver better outcomes for taxpayers.

What are the three main areas of responsibility mentioned by the speaker?

• Public spending, infrastructure, and digital transformation

• Healthcare, education, and defense

• Foreign policy, trade, and immigration

• Environment, agriculture, and tourism

What role did the IFG play in the spending review reform?

• They opposed the spending review reform

• They had no involvement in the spending review

• They provided 21 recommendations for a multi-year spending review

• They funded the spending review process

What was the budget deficit faced by the government upon taking office?

• £22 billion

• £10 billion

• £50 billion

• £5 billion

What is the government's first mission according to the speaker?

• Kick start economic growth

• Reduce unemployment

• Improve healthcare

• Increase exports

What is the purpose of the zero-based review mentioned by the speaker?

• To privatize public services

• To reduce taxes

• To increase government spending

• To evaluate what is working and what isn't in government spending

What is the minimum savings and efficiency target required in the spending review process?

• 10%

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

How is the spending review process being modernized?

• By using data and technology

• By increasing the number of meetings

• By hiring more staff

• By outsourcing to private companies