Public Services (Targets) Bill

The Public Services (Targets) Bill establishes a framework for setting and monitoring performance targets across UK public services, including the NHS, schools, and local government. It requires public sector organisations to meet specific, measurable goals on delivery standards and report progress transparently to Parliament and the public. The bill aims to improve accountability by making it clearer what the public can expect from essential services and holding leadership responsible for results. It includes provisions for independent scrutiny of targetsetting and allows for intervention if services consistently fail to meet agreed benchmarks.