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DVLA and MoJ demonstrate successful efficiency gains through digitisation and process redesign.
Conclusion
We heard evidence that some organisations have demonstrated how efficiencies can be achieved. The DVLA told us it has held its fees at 2014 levels by absorbing inflation through digitisation and process redesign, while improving customer service.52 It operates under a 5% efficiency target during current spending review period and reinvests savings to strengthen services that are underperforming such as drivers’ medical assessments. 46 C&AG’s Report, para 3.16 47 C&AG’s Report, para 3.14 48 C&AG’s Report, para 2.9 49 Q 17 50 Q 74 51 Letter from HM Treasury’s Permanent Secretary, 24 November 2025; and The Government Efficiency Framework - GOV.UK, updated 24 November 2025 52 Q 14 15 The MoJ described its reform programme to modernise courts and tribunals by moving away from paper-based applications to digital services, to support progress towards full cost-recovery and improved user experience.53
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 1 April 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
57th Report - Government services: Generating income
10 Dec 2025
HC 890
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
10 Dec 2025