We asked the Department about progress it has made on the Government’s request to draw up plans to reduce staff numbers and how the Weybridge redevelopment programme would be accommodated within these plans. The Department stated that it is in the early stages of its planning and is modelling some of these reductions. It told us that it is already limiting its recruitment and is looking to identify areas where critical posts are still required. The Department confirmed that it sees the Weybri...

We asked the Department about progress it has made on the Government’s request to draw up plans to reduce staff numbers and how the Weybridge redevelopment programme would be accommodated within these plans. The Department stated that it is in the early stages of its planning and is modelling some of these reductions. It told us that it is already limiting its recruitment and is looking to identify areas where critical posts are still required. The Department confirmed that it sees the Weybridge redevelopment programme as one of these areas.61 Commercial risks Type: conclusion | Number: 33 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 6. PAC conclusion: There is a risk that the Weybridge redevelopment programme will not have sufficient staff capability and capacity to manage the Programme effectively. 6. PAC recommendation: The Department needs to ensure that it has the right staff capability and capacity to deliver the Weybridge