The Treasury watchdog has flagged the potential for significant rises in costs due to 'front loading' of the outlay.
The bill for government projects could soar after Rachel Reeves tore up fiscal rules to rush through a spending splurge.
Mr Hughes was giving evidence to the cross-party Treasury Committee nearly a week after Ms Reeves announced £40billion a year in extra taxes. Money is being being poured into schools, hospitals, transport and housing. The measure of debt is also being switched to allow tens of billions more borrowing for investment
Mr Hughes was asked about the concept of front-loading, when a spending cost is more heavily attributed to the start of a project. The 'ramp up' of public spending could also put pressure on elements such as the labour force and materials and in turn contributed to their decision to increase inflation predictions, Mr Hughes said.
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