On a foundation of economic stability, the 2002 Spending Review sets out this Government's spending plans, matching resources to reform, and ensuring that in a global economy strong and efficient public services will deliver greater opportunity and security not just for some, but for all. The new global economy has brought vastly increased opportunities for individuals, businesses and countries, but it has also brought with it understandable insecurities. So this Spending Review not only addresses past decades of chronic and persistent under-investment in public services, but confronts new challenges in a new global environment, maximising the opportunities of globalisation while minimising its risks. The plans set out in this Review therefore invest in the Government's key priorities: - Raising Productivity
- Extending Opportunity
- Strong and Secure Communities; and
- Britain in the World
The 2002 Spending Review seeks to ensure economic and employment opportunities for all. By tackling crime and drugs, and investing in housing and regeneration, it seeks to promote stronger, more secure communities, where rights are matched by responsibilities. By focusing so strongly on education, training and childcare, it seeks to remove the barriers which prevent people realising their full potential. And by investing in defence, foreign affairs, international development, and conflict resolution, it seeks to tackle the ever-growing insecurities of today's world. This Government is as determined to secure value for money as we are to secure money for the best services - with more money invested, more results are required. So in each area of public service delivery, we are tying resources to reform and results. Demanding targets have been set for each department, with independent audit and inspection to monitor progress. Power is being devolved from the centre to front-line staff, giving them the power and flexibility to deliver. And we will reward success and turn round failing services and organisations. In this way, we will build a more productive, prosperous Britain, with opportunity and security for all. 
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