12 July 2004
Releasing resources for the frontline: Independent Review of Public Sector Efficiency
This document sets out the conclusions of Sir Peter Gershon's review of public sector efficiency. In particular, it sets out the scope for further efficiencies that he has identified within the public sector's back office, procurement, transaction service and policy-making functions. Sir Peter also identifies opportunities for increasing the productive time of professionals working in schools, hospitals and other frontline public services, and makes a series of cross-cutting recommendations to further embed efficiency across the public sector.
The Gershon Review concludes by summarising the specific efficiency proposals that Sir Peter developed with individual departments during the concluding phase of his review.
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- 2004 Spending Review: Stability, Security and Opportunity for All: Investing for Britain´s long-term future sets out how the Government has responded to the recommendations of Sir Peter's review, including setting efficiency targets of at least 2.5 per cent a year for every department.