§ 21. Mr. ChallenTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what action the Cabinet Office is taking to reduce the burden of administration in the public sector. [138847]
§ Mr. AlexanderMy Department is working closely with colleagues in other Departments to take forward a programme of measures in relation to this matter.
This joint work has delivered a significant number of actions that directly benefit front line staff, for example:
simplifying the Manual of Guidance for police and CPS on the completion of prosecution paperwork;reducing the information schools have to supply when they make applications (e.g. for specialist school status); andscrapping the requirement for GPs to sign passport applications.