§ Lord Juddasked Her Majesty's Government:
What is their policy towards the development of public service values and the ethos of professionalism in the British economy and society as a whole; and what initiatives they have taken in this respect. [HL962]
§ The Minister of State, Cabinet Office (Lord Falconer of Thoroton)High-quality public services, responsive to public needs and conducted in accordance with the highest standards of propriety, have a vital role in the development of the economy, and in raising the quality of life in this country. The same characteristics in other professions are also of great importance to the national wellbeing and prosperity. Many of the measures we have brought forward in government have aimed to satisfy these criteria.