In 2020, the NAO reported that to reduce the likelihood of previous decisions being reopened, decisions should be based on the best available evidence, be transparent and make clear the cost and timing implications of alternatives.67 We challenged the witnesses on the extent and depth of information that would be available for Parliament decide on which strategic option to take forward at the end of 2023. They recognised how parliamentarians may find it hard to make early strategic decisions ...

In 2020, the NAO reported that to reduce the likelihood of previous decisions being reopened, decisions should be based on the best available evidence, be transparent and make clear the cost and timing implications of alternatives.67 We challenged the witnesses on the extent and depth of information that would be available for Parliament decide on which strategic option to take forward at the end of 2023. They recognised how parliamentarians may find it hard to make early strategic decisions without details on the cost and time for different options.68 From the responses given, we remain unclear that the information provided, including on whe Type: conclusion | Number: 28 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: The Clerk of the House, Clerk of the Parliaments, and Client Team agree with the Committee’s recommendations. First bullet – annual performance report Previous commitments made to the Committee are already being fulfilled and, specifically, the first R&R annual p