Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Skidmore and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 22nd March 2017 Commons Chamber

[The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (Chris Skidmore)]

As I stated in an earlier answer, I met Baroness Royall to discuss her amendment. I am committed to ensuring that more students are able to register easily, which will save money for electoral registration officers. I am working on looking at this process. The Cabinet Office funded the pilot in Sheffield in the first place, and we are determined to ensure that we carry on this work.

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

T2. What steps is the Cabinet Office taking to combat fraud against Government?

[Chris Skidmore]

The Cabinet Office has set up a centre of expertise that is working with public bodies to understand the overall problem, agree and monitor aspirations for a reduction of fraud, and put in place standards for organisations. As a result of that work, we had the benefit of savings of £733 million for 2015-16.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Skidmore and Andrew Stephenson

Wednesday 9th June 2010 Commons Chamber

[Chris Skidmore (Kingswood) (Con)]

4. What mechanisms he plans to use to review the effectiveness of non-departmental public bodies.

[Andrew Stephenson (Pendle) (Con)]

9. What mechanisms he plans to use to review the effectiveness of non-departmental public bodies.