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Directgov joins Cabinet Office Efficiency and Reform Group
Directgov will join the new Efficiency and Reform Group in the Cabinet Office, putting new energy into the drive to get more people and public services online.
The central website for public services receives up to 29 million visits a month, with people able to use the site to tax their cars, search for jobs and more.
Martha Lane Fox, UK Digital Champion, will drive a transformation and redirection of Directgov as part of her role advising government on how efficiencies can best be realised through the online delivery of public services.
Responsibility for Directgov moves from the Department of Work and Pensions to the Cabinet Office with immediate effect.
Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, said: "Getting more people and public services online is essential if we’re going to cut the cost of public services while maintaining standards."
"This move puts Directgov in a stronger position to implement efficiency savings and provide more information and services that are easier and more accessible for people to use. The Efficiency and Reform Group now draws together under one roof procurement, ICT, communications, HR and performance."
Further information:
Cabinet Office
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