Former Officials Advocate for Structural and Pay Reform in HM Treasury
What happened
Justine Greening and John Kingman called for significant reforms to HM Treasury, discussing the disconnect between civil service pay and the standards of services available in London. Greening argued that the Treasury needed more officials with practical experience, particularly in its public spending team, and proposed a new spending control category for human-capital investment.
Why it matters
The discussion centers on the 'engrained culture of generalism' within the Treasury and the lack of sufficient finance professionals. Greening and Kingman both agreed that the current structure needed to be reassessed to better align with the skills required to shape policy that impacts citizens' lives.
Who's involved
- Justine GreeningFormer education and economic secretary to the Treasury, leading the call for civil service review.
- John KingmanStatistician and former Treasury No.2, agreeing on the need for finance professional standards.
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The entities involved
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Justine Greening
British politician (born 1969)
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John Kingman
Statistician, Professor of Mathematical Science at the University of Cambridge
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Barclays Bank
Grade II listed building on corner of Red Street.
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