Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the policy paper entitled Fixing the Foundations: Public Spending Audit 2024-25, published on 29 July 2024, CP 1133, whether he plans to reduce consultancy spending on equality, diversity and inclusion (a) recruitment and (b) training for the civil service.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has set out this Government’s commitment to reducing consultancy spend across Government by 50%.