Years of low but volatile capital spending have left public services across the country struggling with crumbling buildings and poor-quality IT and equipment. But public finances are tight, meaning that government will need to get better value from its spending – not just rely on spending more. There is a role for both national and local government in making sure that capital budgets are spent well – so what would a Conservative government do?
Speakers:

Steve Brine, former Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee

Polly Curtis, Chief Executive of Demos

Stuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government

Sam Rowlands MS, Welsh Shadow Minister for Health

This event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.
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