Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Accepted
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Reaffirm government commitment to analysis function and review its future funding options.
Recommendation
We recommend that Government reaffirm its commitment to the analysis function, and that HM Treasury review options for its future funding. If Government truly wishes to improve its use of analysis and deliver better outcomes for the public, it clearly needs to fund that change.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation in principle, confirming the Analysis Function Central Team will work with HM Treasury to assess options for future funding.
Paragraph Reference:
79
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The ONS remains committed to the Analysis Function (AF), and as such accepts the principle of this recommendation and is grateful for the Committee’s concern about its future funding model. We believe that funding for a dedicated central AF team is essential to ensure that analysts across the Civil Service have the support they need to deliver better outcomes for the public by providing the best analysis to inform decision making. Therefore, the AF Central Team (AFCT) will work with HM Treasury to assess the best option for future funding. As Head of the AF, I will work with Chief Analysts across government to ensure the profile of the Function continues to be raised.