Cabinet Office minister, Francis Maude has confirmed he will not be standing for re-election at the forthcoming General Election and will therefore be standing down from Parliament. Speculation has already begun as who will replace him and take over the responsibility of the Government Digital Service. After nearly 5 years as Cabinet Minister, Maude has helped cut the costs of government IT and helped the public sector be more SME friendly, the Government Digital Service has been so successful it is now been copied by the USA and Australia.

Cameron told ethical standards from public services should also apply to outsourced contract provide