Many of the biggest challenges facing Government do not fit neatly within traditional departmental structures. Tackling problems like drugs, crime and social exclusion requires better coordination and teamwork across a wide range of departments and agencies.
As part of the 2002 Spending Review, the Government conducted seven Cross-Cutting Reviews. These addressed the following issues:
In the 2000 Spending Review, the Government conducted fifteen Cross-Departmental Reviews to address a range of cross-cutting issues. An overview of the 2000 Spending Review Cross-Departmental Reviews is available on this site.