Recommendation 22

In our 2021 report drawing together lessons from numerous programmes we specifically highlighted the importance of Parliament’s own restoration and renewal programme being an exemplar of an open and transparent programme which welcomes scrutiny.50 The Delivery Authority Chief Executive commented that “Transparency in reporting is a very powerful and important tool. Many people in projects and programmes find it difficult, but I think it is actually helpful and beneficial to have visibility and scrutiny.”51 Following our June 2022 report the Clerks, former Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority Chief Executive accepted our recommendation to report regularly to Parliament on progress, describing how they would continue to publish quarterly progress reports and engage regularly to share information.52