Petition Reduce Government Spending on Consultancies
Reduce government spending on private consultants, which has risen 57% in the past five years, costing taxpayers £3.4 BN in 2024. Prioritise in-house expertise, enforce spending caps, and require full transparency on all consultancy contracts to ensure value for money.
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We think Government departments rely too heavily on costly external consultants, even for tasks civil servants could do. Reports show some contracts charge £3,000+ per day per consultant, draining public funds while frontline services face cuts. By capping consultant fees and boosting in-house skills, we think we could save billions and reinvest in the NHS, education, and infrastructure.
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