Cool Britannia - public sector ADR up by a quarter

The UK Government's Annual Pledge Report 2007/08 is just out.

The Pledge Report contains a review of ADR use in government over the past 12 months.

Bottom line is the use of ADR by government in Britain has risen by 25.25% compared to 06/07.

The money quote;

'During the reporting period 2007/08, ADR has been used in 374 cases with 271 leading to settlement, saving costs estimated at £26.3 million. Compared to last year's returns ADR was attempted in more cases, (311 in 2006/07), with a slightly higher settlement rate of 72% (68% in 2006/07)' [read more]