Cross-departmental Working 2026-04-23
2026-04-23
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Q1
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The MP is asking about steps to improve col [3D [K collaboration between government departments. This question arises from the [3D [K the need for more coordinated efforts across various ministries.
What steps his Department is taking to improve cr [2D [K cross-departmental working?
In January, I announced that Government Departments [11D [K Departments were given more freedom and accountability to act quickly. Proj [4D [K Project Reset was launched this month to simplify decision-making processes [9D [K processes across the Government. Delivery taskforces will soon be introduce [9D [K introduced to break down departmental silos and accelerate delivery of Prim [4D [K Prime Minister's priorities.
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Q2
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The MP references a Computer Weekly article [7D [K article suggesting that the Isle of Wight is well-suited for testing innova [6D [K innovative public service initiatives. This question aims to highlight the [K island's potential as a pilot site for nationwide reforms.
Does he agree that our island is uniquely well pl [2D [K placed to test exciting new policies and initiatives across all Departments [11D [K Departments to speed up national roll-out, as evidenced in an article this [K week?
I congratulate my hon. Friend on championing his co [2D [K constituency. The previous Conservative Government failed both the Isle of [K Wight and the country during their 14 years in office. This Administration [K has launched a 'test, learn and grow' programme to work closely with local [K partners to test and innovate public services locally. I will arrange for m [1D [K my hon. Friend to engage with the TLG network within my Department.
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The specific request about using the Isle of Wigh [4D [K Wight for testing new policies was not directly addressed; instead, focus w [1D [K was on past failures and a general programme description.
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