Source · Select Committees · Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee
Recommendation 19
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Lack of clear budget hinders accountability for government's use of investment funds.
Conclusion
The intensity of global competition between countries to attract internationally mobile investment reinforces the importance of ensuring that the Government uses the financial resources it has allocated carefully and effectively. Without a clear budget, Parliament will not be in a position to effectively hold the Government to account for the way public money is spent. (Conclusion, Paragraph 90) 73
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 12 September 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗