Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government

05 September 2024 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Keir Starmer Lab Holborn and St Pancras

Local GovernmentNorthern IrelandParliamentary ProcedureScotlandWales

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At a glance

Key points

  • The responsibility for Union and devolution policy for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has been transferred to the Cabinet Office.
  • This change will facilitate better cross-government coordination.
  • The Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster will serve as the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.

Issue summary

The statement discusses a Machinery of Government change regarding Union and devolution policy responsibilities.

Action requested

Responsibility for Union and devolution policy across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland has moved from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Cabinet Office. This change is effective immediately and will support cross-government coordination led by the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster as Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.

Key facts

  • Responsibility for Union and devolution policy in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland moves from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to the Cabinet Office.
  • The change supports cross-government coordination and engagement with the devolved governments.
  • The Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster will act as Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.
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