By Jordan Marshall2021-01-29T12:28:00+00:00
Report highlights risk that tax payers will not get value for money from major projects
The Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns about the private sector s ability to deliver the government’s £600bn infrastructure pipeline, calling into question transparency on major projects as well as skills among senior leaders.
In a report the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) said it required reassurance that the public and private sector were up to the task of building out the schemes promised in last year’s budget.
The report looked at a range of project s including HS2
It said: “We are concerned about the value for money risks resulting from the significant increase in investment, speed of delivery and changes to how government makes investment decisions.