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Debate between Baroness Morgan of Cotes and Lord Pickles(13 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Pickles
Indeed, and perhaps I should thank my hon. Friend for his excellent report on procurement and the improvement of efficiency in local government. It has been a colossal shock to discover how public expenditure was simply allowed to be wasted under the previous Government. I believe that there was an atmosphere in which the view was, “It’s not our money and we can spend it as we like.” We have reduced all manner of expenditure, ensuring that we reduce the number of printers and the amount of colour printing, that we cancel a number of non-essential subscriptions, and make increased use of video conferences and the like. Those all add up and all make a significant difference.
Nicky Morgan (Loughborough) (Con)
13. What estimate he has made of the level of funding from the new homes bonus which will be allocated to Charnwood borough council.