“Lord Maude’s record speaks for itself, not only in Britain but today in assisting governments in a range of different countries and cultures around the world where he, and the team at FMA are now working. They work closely with Ministers and senior public servants to ensure the best possible results for governments and citizens alike.”
— Hon Mike Rann, Former Premier of South Australia
“Francis Maude made a major contribution to the reform of the Civil Service… his personal commitment and expertise produced a concentration, and drive, in areas that have often been neglected... Above all, Mr Maude’s five years as Minister for the Cabinet Office and Paymaster General underlined the importance of political leadership to ensure that change is sustained and embedded.”
— Peter Riddell, Director of the Institute for Government
“Francis: If plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery, you should feel very flattered.”
— Malcolm Turnbull, former Australian Prime Minister, to Francis on setting up the Australian Digital Transformation Office in early 2015.
“In the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude played a key role in reducing the costs of central government. He sold off buildings we didn’t need or couldn’t afford to maintain. By the time I left office we had…abolished or merged 290 quangos and reduced the civil service to its smallest size since the Second World War”
— Former Prime Minister Cameron, ‘For The Record’
