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MP tells taxman to ‘get real’ over savings

South Norfolk MP Richard Bacon has said that HM Revenue and Customs needed to ‘get real’ over an £11.5bn transformation scheme that a report has called ‘highly ambitious’.
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Government should learn from The O2’s success, says MP

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Farm payment scheme ‘out of control’, says MP

Single Payment Farm payment scheme ‘out of control’, says MP
 

Decommissioning body must keep a close eye on nuclear costs, says MP

Nuclear power
Decommissioning body must keep a close eye on costs

Renovation scheme pushed FE colleges £700m into the red

Colleges in debt
Renovation scheme pushed FE colleges £700m into the red
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Five years of errors cost taxpayers £9 billion, says MP Five years of benefit errors cost taxpayers £9bn - MP
Scheme demolished 10 times more houses than it built Scheme demolished 10 times more houses than it built
We can do more to cut energy bills, says MP We can do more to cut energy bills, says MP
Computers prove too modern for old military bases - MP Computers prove too modern for old military bases
RAF Hercules fleet faces ‘perfect storm’, MP warns RAF Hercules fleet faces ‘perfect storm’, MP warns
Computer glitch delays urgent Cancer appointments Computer glitch delays urgent Cancer appointments
BBC got ‘very easy terms‘ to run digital switchover - MP BBC got ‘very easy terms‘ to run digital switchover
MP says lack of student data ‘unbelievable’ MP says lack of student data ‘unbelievable’
UK aid ‘open to corruption abroad’, warns MP UK aid payments ‘open to corruption abroad’ - MP
Olympic security is ‘non-negotiable’, says MP Olympic security is ‘non-negotiable’, says MP
Adult skills strategy failing in the East - MP Adult skills strategy failing in the East, says local MP
£30 million spent on asylum centre that never opened £30 million spent on asylum centre that never opened
Allow hospitals more say on NHS computers says MP Allow hospitals more choice on NHS computers - MP
Whitehall attitude to computers ‘like a virus’, says MP Whitehall attitude to computers ‘like a virus’, says MP
Calling the taxman for help with tax forms is ‘pot luck’ Calling the taxman for help with tax forms is ‘pot luck’
MP wants the BBC to open its books to the National Audit Office MP wants the BBC to open its books
MP says 13th year of EU budget failure is ‘Same old Song’ 13th year of EU budget failure is ‘Same old Song’
Government websites ‘spinning out of control’ - MP Government websites ‘spinning out of control’ - MP
Parole Board in the dark over dangerous prisoners, says MP The only way is up for Pensions watchdog, says MP
MP calls for better communication over rail incidents MP calls for better communication over rail incidents
Olympic budget ‘smoke and mirrors’, says MP Olympic budget ‘smoke and mirrors’, says MP
Parole Board in the dark over dangerous prisoners, says MP Parole Board in the dark over dangerous prisoners
Government ‘ignored’ doctors over GP contract, says MP Doctors ‘ignored’ over GP contract, says MP
More spent on red tape than ill miners More spent on red tape than ill miners
Over-optimism on private funding could cost medals Over-optimism on private funding could cost medals
Compensation scheme for Trawlermen is “classic Whitehall failure” Compensation scheme is “classic Whitehall failure”
Training can break the benefits cycle, says MP Training can break the benefits cycle, says MP
Firmer action is needed on gun crime, says MP Firmer action is needed on gun crime, says MP
Better data needed on students who quit their course Better data needed on students who drop out
£1 billion a year lost to fraud and error, says Bacon Helping workless people will flush out shirkers - MP
Make sure Jobcentre staff are trained, says MP Make sure Jobcentre staff are trained, says MP
MoD finance director 'unqualified' says MP MoD finance director 'unqualified' says MP
No UK aid for brutal regimes, says Richard Bacon MP No UK aid for brutal regimes, says Richard Bacon MP
Nuclear clean-up costs ‘out of control’, says MP Nuclear clean-up costs ‘out of control’ says MP
Waiting list for criminals ‘absurd’ says Bacon Waiting list for criminals ‘absurd’ says Bacon
Dementia sufferers and carers are ‘losing out’ says MP Dementia sufferers and carers are ‘losing out’ says MP
MP concerned over neonatal nursing shortage MP concerned over neonatal nursing shortage
MP asks ministers to chase benefits fraud losses MP asks ministers to chase benefits fraud losses
DfID aid programmes neglecting rural poor, says MP Aid programmes neglecting rural poor, says MP
Get flood defences into peak condition, says MP Get flood defences into peak condition, says MP
MP shocked at East Anglia's £153m health deficit MP shocked at East Anglia's £153m health deficit
Farmers still suffering from Single Payment shambles, says MP Farmers still suffer from Single Payment shambles
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority’s performance ‘absurd’, says MP Performance of compensation body ‘absurd’ says MP
Mental Health Mental health teams need proper support, says MP Mental health teams need proper support, says MP
MoD's cost-cutting ‘being felt on the frontline’, says MP MoD's cost-cutting ‘being felt on the frontline’ - MP
HMRC ‘becoming a punchline’, says MP HMRC ‘becoming a punchline’, says MP
MoD's priorities ‘badly wrong’ on housing, says MP MoD's priorities ‘badly wrong’ on housing, says MP
NHS consultants’ contract ‘badly drafted’, says MP NHS consultants’ contract ‘badly drafted’, says MP
Private Finance Initiative Treasury ‘not listening’ to advice Treasury ‘not listening’ to Private Finance advice
Government approach to savings ‘half-hearted’ - MP Government approach to savings ‘half-hearted’ - MP
Department for Transport sickness rates 'too high', says MP Department for Transport sickness rates 'too high'
HM Treasury 'forced through' QinetiQ sale HM Treasury 'forced through' QinetiQ sale
Demolition not the only answer to deprivation - MP Demolition not the only answer to deprivation - MP
Housing department not taken seriously in Whitehall Housing department not taken seriously in Whitehall
Costs of science projects face 'big bang' says MP Costs of science projects face 'big bang' says MP
MP wants an end to jobseekers cycling off and on benefits Break the benefits cycle, urges MP
MP praises public for leading the way on recycling efforts MP praises public for leading the way on recycling
Axed £33m asylum centres could have paid for police - MP Demolition not the only answer to deprivation - MP
Axed £33m asylum centres could have paid for police - MP Axed £33m asylum centres could have paid for police
MP calls for better mediation services in East Anglia MP calls for better mediation services in East Anglia
MP praises public for leading the way on recycling efforts MP praises public for leading the way on recycling
Assets Recovery Agency is a 'laughing stock' says MP 'Clouseau' Crime agency is a laughing stock, says MP
ID card is an identity tax, says Richard Bacon MP ID card is an identity tax, says Richard Bacon MP
Academies’ progress must not be lost, says MP Academies’ progress must not be lost, says MP
Jobcentre Plus taking IT slow, says MP Jobcentre Plus taking IT slow, says MP
Government ‘sloppy’ on making efficiency gains, says MP Government ‘sloppy’ on efficiency gains, says MP
Bring flood defences up to scratch, says Richard Bacon MP Olympics budget worthy of 'Del Boy' says MP
Bring flood defences up to scratch, says Richard Bacon MP Bring flood defences up to scratch, says MP
MP urges taxman to change his ways MP urges taxman to change his ways
MP urges the Home Office to ‘get a grip’ MP urges the Home Office to ‘get a grip’
Chancellor mustn't 'drag his heels' over Olympics - MP Olympic Civil Servants should stay put says MP
Reserve soldiers 'not properly trained' says MP Reserve soldiers 'not properly trained' says MP
MP casts doubt on taxman's bank account plan MP casts doubt on taxman's bank account plan
MP urges the NHS to overhaul dementia care MP urges the NHS to overhaul dementia care
Learn from CSA failures, MP urges
Troop shortage now at crisis levels, says MP Troop shortage now at crisis levels, says MP
£1.5bn BBC contract not delivering promised savings £1.5bn BBC contract not delivering promised savings
Bio-security of farms must come before right-to-roam
Government use of consultants 'flawed and expensive' Government use of consultants 'flawed and expensive'
Public sector procurement in a mess, says MP Public sector procurement in a mess, says MP
£9bn rail upgrade only a temporary solution, says MP £9bn rail upgrade only a temporary solution, says MP
Taxman 'shot himself in foot' on £3bn deal, says MP Taxman 'shot himself in foot' on £3bn deal, says MP
Ensure nurses are trained properly, says MP Ensure nurses are trained properly, says MP
MP wants football clubs to pay up for ground safety MP wants football clubs to pay up for ground safety
MP says NHS deficit is causing local damage MP says NHS deficit is causing local damage
'Nightmare' NHS computer body must close - MP 'Nightmare' NHS computer body must close - MP
Government 'in the dark' over housing assistance Government 'in the dark' over housing assistance
MP asks 'is our money safe in EU hands?' MP asks 'is our money safe in EU hands?'
The private sector is 'cooling' on PFI, says local MP The private sector is 'cooling' on PFI, says local MP
MP calls for inquiry into recording of MPs’ expenses MP calls for inquiry into recording of MPs’ expenses
MP calls for clarity over out-of-hours medical cover MP calls for clarity over out-of-hours medical cover
Crime agency is 'a total shambles', says MP Crime agency is ‘a total shambles’, says MP
MP calls for an end to academy VAT ‘lunacy’ MP calls for an end to academy VAT ‘lunacy’
MP urges Reid to get Home Office accounts in order MP urges Reid to get Home Office accounts in order
Follow US example on government transparency - MP Follow US example on government transparency - MP
MP raises ‘car accident’ fraud in House of Commons MP raises ‘car accident’ fraud in House of Commons
Chancellor mustn't 'drag his heels' over Olympics - MP Chancellor mustn't 'drag his heels' over Olympics - MP
MP calls for the Small Business Service to be axed MP calls for the Small Business Service to be axed
MP receives four top awards for his work in Parliament MP receives four top awards for his work in Parliament
MP calls for offenders to pay their fines on time MP calls for offenders to pay their fines on time
MP calls for benefits information to be made clearer MP calls for benefits information to be made clearer
Help for disabled workers must be effective, says MP Help for disabled workers must be effective, says MP
Consumers must wait for benefits of £5.8bn gas sale Consumers must wait for benefits of £5.8bn gas sale 
Keep focus on quality and safety in the NHS, says MP Keep focus on quality and safety in the NHS, says MP 
MP describes NHS watchdog as ‘a mess’ MP describes NHS watchdog as ‘a mess’ 
Government consultants earning 'easy money' - MP Government consultants earning ‘easy money’  - MP  
Businesses should only have to register for tax once Businesses should only have to register for tax once
MP wants financial security for Sure Start centres MP wants financial security for Sure Start centres
MP wants advice for public over disaster appeals MP wants advice for public over disaster appeals
Treating troops properly saves money, says MP Treating troops properly saves money, says MP
The Rural Payments Agency 'failed farmers' says MP The Rural Payments Agency 'failed farmers' says MP
The Government's call centres must improve, says MP The Government's call centres must improve, says MP
Richard Bacon MP named Backbencher of the Year Richard Bacon MP named Backbencher of the Year
Governors in the dark over early releases, says MP Governors in the dark over early releases, says MP
Opportunity for rethink on NHS computers missed Opportunity for rethink on NHS computers missed
NHS computer upgrade causes 110 major incidents NHS computer upgrade causes 110 major incidents
Ministers must avoid another mess like tax credits Ministers must avoid another mess like tax credits
MP wants prisoners to eat more porridge MP wants prisoners to eat more porridge
Home Office finances 'a national disgrace', says MP Home Office finances ‘a national disgrace’, says MP
Blair's NHS computer dream "won't work', says MP Blair's NHS computer dream ‘won't work’, says MP
Early signs not good for tax computers, says MP Early signs not good for tax computers, says MP
Inequality of care for stroke victims is unacceptable Inequality of care for stroke victims is unacceptable 
Hospitals need more understanding of staffing needs Hospitals need more understanding of staffing needs 
IT ‘Big Bang’ left CSA broken, says Richard Bacon MP IT ‘Big Bang’  left CSA broken, says Richard Bacon MP
MP wants answers over IT failure to monitor child jabs MP wants answers over IT failure to monitor child jabs
MP 'deeply worried' by patient safety figures
The NHS LIFT scheme in intended to replace ageing GPs surgeries NHS LIFT too costly, warns MP
Costs have tripled for the courts' new IT system Costs have tripled for the courts' new IT system
£3bn lost to VAT fraud could have paid off NHS deficit £3bn lost to VAT fraud could have paid off NHS deficit
NAO Report on NHS IT 'raises more questions' says MP NAO Report on NHS IT ‘raises more questions’ says MP
MP warns about scale of identity theft fraud MP warns about scale of identity theft fraud
MP asks Health Secretary to block NHS IT contract MP asks Health Secretary to block NHS IT contract
MP wants public sector to get expert PFI advice MP wants public sector to get expert PFI advice
The NHS is 'fined' millions by computer companies The NHS is 'fined' millions by computer companies
MP wants a £10 billion gap in skills addressed quickly MP wants a £10 billion gap in skills addressed quickly
Scrapped hospital scheme 'how not to do it', says MP Scrapped hospital scheme ‘how not to do it’, says MP
MP concerned over Norfolk's bus use MP concerned over Norfolk's bus use
Courts can't use full powers until IT system arrives Courts can't use full powers until IT system arrives
MP calls for investigation into identity theft MP calls for investigation into identity theft
MP asks National Audit Office to look at coastal defences MP asks National Audit Office to look at coastal defences
Northern Ireland: MP expects civil servants to uphold ethical standards MP expects civil servants to uphold ethical standards
PFI group gets £95 million while hospital struggles PFI group gets £95 million while hospital struggles
Richard Bacon MP sheds light on foreign criminals blunder Richard Bacon MP sheds light on foreign criminals blunder
Mistrust and conflict derailed Connex franchise, says MP Mistrust and conflict derailed Connex franchise, says MP
Confusion over out-of-hours care 'disappointing' Confusion over out-of-hours care ‘disappointing’
Eurostar plans 'short-sighted' says MP Eurostar plans 'short-sighted' says MP
MP condemns 'casual disregard' for taxpayers MP condemns ‘casual disregard’ for taxpayers
Badly behaved Brits abroad should pay for assistance Badly behaved Brits abroad should pay for assistance
MP wants Treasury to end secret deals MP wants Treasury to end secret deals
MP concerned by sick leave in Probation Service MP concerned by sick leave in Probation Service
MP hopeful over taxpayer's share of PFI profits MP hopeful over taxpayer's share of PFI profits
EU must take more care of our money says MP EU must take more care of our money says MP
MP praises those serving in the Reserve Forces MP praises those serving in the Reserve Forces
MP calls for better contingency plans from the DTI MP calls for better contingency plans from the DTI
MP says records system may put patients at risk MP says records system may put patients at risk
Public footing bill for satellite phone scam, says MP Public footing bill for satellite phone scam, says MP
MP wants better advice on complex EU directives MP wants better advice on complex EU directives
Diana memorial a fitting tribute, says MP Diana memorial a fitting tribute, says MP
MP calls on English councils to fly the green flag MP calls on English councils to fly the green flag
Work faster on friendly fire, urges MP Work faster on friendly fire, urges MP
Iraq-bound troops 'scavenging' kit from other units Iraq-bound troops ‘scavenging’ kit from other units
MP wants education provider to offer online learning MP wants education provider to offer online learning
MP raises the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital MP raises the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital
Deadlines for tax returns are too long, says MP Deadlines for tax returns are too long, says MP
MP asks county to address headteacher shortage MP asks county to address headteacher shortage
MP calls for Radio 4 UK theme to stay MP calls for Radio 4 UK theme to stay
MP calls for an update on local cancer care MP calls for an update on local cancer care
Faith schools have lower truancy, says MP Faith schools have lower truancy, says MP
Cancer patients missing out on £200 million, says MP Cancer patients missing out on £200 million, says MP
MP calls for clearer benefit leaflets MP calls for clearer benefit leaflets
MP urges watchdogs to do better for consumers MP urges watchdogs to do better for consumers
MP asks county council to boost bus services MP asks county council to boost bus services
Learn from Connex debacle, MP warns Learn from Connex debacle, MP warns
MP fears for rural learndirect services MP fears for rural learndirect services
MP wants car criminals to have an unhappy Christmas MP wants car criminals to have an unhappy Christmas
Tax fraud would pay for 100 years' policing, says MP Tax fraud would pay for 100 years’ policing, says MP
Speed up stroke care, says MP Speed up stroke care, says MP
MP urges minister to meet families of accident victims MP urges minister to meet families of accident victims
MP gives watchdog extra bite MP gives watchdog extra bite
'Be Biosecure', MP urges farmers ‘Be Biosecure’, MP urges farmers
Northern Ireland: Jobskills scheme was like 'Mary Celeste', says MP Jobskills scheme was like ‘Mary Celeste’, says MP
MoD kit blunders letting down our troops, says MP MoD kit blunders letting down our troops, says MP
MP wants better support for disabled workers MP wants better support for disabled workers
Benefits system gives free ride to fraudsters Benefits system gives free ride to fraudsters
Northern Ireland: MP slams cash for 'phantom' tourists MP slams cash for ‘phantom’ tourists
MP slams 'lucky dip' Dome deal MP slams 'lucky dip' Dome deal
Cancer patients "waiting too long for treatment" Cancer patients ‘waiting too long for treatment’
MP calls for local crime busters to trade techniques MP calls for local crime busters to trade techniques
MP debates Norfolk's health cash crisis MP debates Norfolk's health cash crisis
Govt. 'dragging its feet' in superbug battle, says MP Govt. ‘dragging its feet’ in superbug battle, says MP
MP supports change in law to protect householders MP supports change in law to protect householders
'Don't bounce dentists,' warns MP ‘Don't bounce dentists,’ warns MP
MP says NHS overspend on IT may hurt patients MP says NHS overspend on IT may hurt patients
'Norfolk Hospital paying a premium for PFI,' says MP ‘Norfolk Hospital paying a premium for PFI,’ says MP
Bacon presses for better road safety Bacon presses for better road safety
MP questions loss of taxpayer records MP questions loss of taxpayer records
MP blasts red tape tying up police MP blasts red tape tying up police
         
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