It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable, that measurement regimes are proportionate and that the targets take full account of the other reforms that are under way. John Hutton accountachievableconsult share on social
At the heart of these challenges lies the question of how the institutions of the European Union make laws, the types of laws they pass and the effectiveness with which those laws are implemented on civil society and the economy. John Hutton challengecivileconomy share on social
Some people argue that we should limit choice in favour of good local services. My response is simple: why should we assume those two concepts are mutually exclusive? John Hutton argueassumechoice Change image and share on social
Our objective must therefore be to ensure EU better regulation contributes towards delivering a modern European Union which relentlessly focuses on building a dynamic and innovative economy equipped to meet the challenges of the 21st century. John Hutton 21stbuildcentury share on social
The Civil Service is a vital economic asset to the UK - firstly, in the way it creates a framework for excellence in service delivery and secondly, in how it helps organise the best way to deliver modern public services on which both businesses and individuals depend. John Hutton assetbusinesscivil share on social
Our aim, during our Presidency in the next six months will be to lead this challenge, to show that Europe can function in a mature and responsible way, to start delivering tangible results that show we are taking people's concerns seriously. John Hutton aimchallengeconcern share on social
My view is that targets, properly constructed and applied across public services have been fundamental to past successes and will be an essential part of sustaining progress into the future. John Hutton applyconstructessential Change image and share on social
Primary care must never be seen simply as a set of organisational structures. John Hutton careorganisationalprimary Change image and share on social
But we need to show that the EU can modernise itself, can adapt to the needs of its citizens, can take their views into account. That will be our ambition for the UK Presidency. John Hutton accountadaptambition Change image and share on social
Road testing the effects of regulation on European business must become second nature to the European Union. John Hutton businesseffecteuropean Change image and share on social
