We discussed with the Treasury that one way in which headcount reductions might be accomplished whilst at the same time maintaining the scope and standard of service delivery, is by way of increased digitisation. By digitalising services, the required level of staffing is reduced, and cuts can be made in areas where resources are no longer needed. The Treasury acknowledged the risk that if a rapid reduction in headcount resulted in the loss of the skills and capacity needed to achieve transformation, current progress towards digitalisation might be lost. The Treasury told us that it is eager to understand the 70 Prime Minister’s Housing Speech, 9 June 2022 71 Q 21 72 HM Treasury, Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021, 27 October 2021, para 8, p 2 73 Q 21 74 Q 23 75 Q 44 76 Q 23 18 Whole of Government Accounts 2019–20 consequences of these cuts on delivering transformation and vital public services.77 The Treasury affirmed its responsibility, together with the Cabinet Office, to ensure that it is incentivising, prioritising and enabling digital transformation.78 77 Q 24 78 Q 44 Whole of Government Accounts 2019–20 19