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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government

24 July 2024 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Keir Starmer Lab Holborn and St Pancras

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At a glance

Key points

  • Keir Starmer is announcing Machinery of Government changes affecting several departments.
  • The UK's relationship with the EU is moving from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to the Cabinet Office.
  • The Office for Veterans' Affairs is relocating from the Cabinet Office to the Ministry of Defence.

Issue summary

Keir Starmer is announcing several Machinery of Government (MoG) changes affecting various departments and offices.

Action requested

Responsibility for the UK's relationship with the EU moves from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to the Cabinet Office. The Office for Veterans' Affairs relocates from the Cabinet Office to the Ministry of Defence. Digital service-related entities transfer from the Cabinet Office to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The Government Car Service shifts from the Department for Transport to the Cabinet Office.

Key facts

  • Responsibility for UK’s relationship with EU moves to Cabinet Office.
  • Office for Veterans’ Affairs relocates to Ministry of Defence.
  • Government Digital Service, Central Digital and Data Office, Incubator for AI move to Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
  • Government Car Service transfers from Department for Transport to Cabinet Office.
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