 Certain functions were identified as offering good opportunities for savings through the use of ICT, such as tax collection and benefits payments.Aggregating and reorganising other functions offers the promise of savings in procurement, buildings and facilities.The approach encourages departments to meet the government's desire for 'Joined-up Government' that smooths out the delivery of services, and supports initiatives such as the use of a Common Systems Strategy as suggested in Sir David Varney's Report and the Transformational Government strategy.