MfE realised it had difficulties with the scale up under the Labour government, needing to be more effective rather than bulky. Under the new CE it restructured prior to and during the election period envisioning a somewhat trimmer but more effective and strategic organization.
Great read, such interesting stats from the role and growth of MfE. Thanks for writing and sharing.
Interesting analysis but not sure I would agree MFE crucial to RMA reform as I have heard view it needs to be kept as far away from MFE as possible.
The previous RMA replacement law was seen by many as so terrible the preference was to go back to the old RMA rather than try to amend it.
MfE realised it had difficulties with the scale up under the Labour government, needing to be more effective rather than bulky. Under the new CE it restructured prior to and during the election period envisioning a somewhat trimmer but more effective and strategic organization.