Oral Question·Treasury
“What steps he is taking to improve public sector productivity.”
Tabled: 2 September 2026Answered: 8 September 2026
Asked by
Sir Jeremy Hunt
Conservative — Godalming and Ash
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds)
Public sector productivity is improving, with the NHS delivering 3.5% productivity growth in 2025-26, beating its 2% target. The Government will continue to drive public sector efficiency so that taxpayers’ money delivers the best possible public services. In addition, we are investing in AI adoption across the public sector to help realise the overall target of £14 billion of efficiencies by 2028-29, as agreed at the last spending review.