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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government Change

17 December 2020 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Boris Johnson Con Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Key points

  • The Social Mobility Commission's sponsorship and secretariat are moving to the Cabinet Office as part of a new Equality Hub
  • This change aims to ensure all departments take responsibility for levelling up and equality of opportunity
  • The change will be effective as of 1 April 2021

Issue summary

The Social Mobility Commission's sponsorship and secretariat are moving to the Cabinet Office as part of a new Equality Hub.

Action requested

This machinery of government change aims to place the Commission's work at the heart of Government, ensuring all departments take responsibility for levelling up and equality of opportunity. The change is also aligned with recommendations from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities and will be effective as of 1 April 2021.

Key facts

  • Social Mobility Commission's sponsorship and secretariat move to Cabinet Office.
  • New Equality Hub established in Cabinet Office.
  • Change aligns with recommendation from Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities.
  • Machinery of government change effective as of 1 April 2021.
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