13 Conclusion
64. PASC's cross-government remit affords us a perspective
from which we can review the performance of the administration
of government as a whole. The issues raised by Civil Service reform,
public bodies reform, charity law, statistics, and complaints
handling have been at the centre of our work. We have also been
ready to respond to events, and to hold Ministers and officials
to account accordingly. Many of our recommendations have been
or are being implemented.
65. We are also encouraged that through examining
these topics, we have provoked more conversation and thought about
what kind of political and civil service leadership needs to be
developed to optimise decision making in Whitehall and the delivery
of public services. This includes not just issues of hard skills
and competence, but questions about how to inculcate positive
behaviour and attitudes which engage and motivate people who work
in the public service.
66. Unusually, the same person, the Rt Hon Francis
Maude MP, has served as Minister for the Cabinet Office throughout
this Parliament. We hope our successor Committee will build on
what we have learned to support and scrutinise all who work for
the public good in Whitehall and beyond.
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