House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Machinery of Government
11 October 2022 · Prime Minister
Proposed by Elizabeth Truss Con South West Norfolk
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- Machinery of Government changes move union and devolution policy to the Cabinet Office.
- The Brexit Opportunities Unit is relocated under the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
- These changes aim to enhance regulatory and business environment to attract investment and boost growth.
Issue summary
This statement addresses Machinery of Government changes involving union and devolution policy moving to the Cabinet Office and the Brexit Opportunities Unit relocating under the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Action requested
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will lead engagement with Devolved Administrations and drive cross-Government efforts to deliver tangible improvements. The relocation of the Brexit Opportunities Unit aims to enhance regulatory and business environment to attract investment and boost growth. Both changes take effect immediately.
Key facts
- Responsibility for union and devolution policy moves to the Cabinet Office under the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
- The Brexit Opportunities Unit will relocate from the Cabinet Office to sit under the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
- These machinery of government changes take effect immediately.