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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Machinery of Government

17 January 2025 · Prime Minister

Proposed by Keir Starmer Lab Holborn and St Pancras

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At a glance

Key points

  • Keir Starmer is announcing a Machinery of Government change involving the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
  • NISTA will become a joint unit of HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office to integrate infrastructure strategy and delivery.
  • The changes involve moving responsibilities from the Cabinet Office to HM Treasury, effective April 1, 2025.

Issue summary

Keir Starmer is announcing a Machinery of Government change involving the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).

Action requested

The statement announces that NISTA will become a joint unit of HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office, integrating infrastructure strategy and delivery to address systemic challenges. The changes include moving responsibilities from the Cabinet Office to HM Treasury, with an effective date of April 1, 2025.

Key facts

  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced the creation of NISTA on October 10, 2024.
  • NISTA will be a joint unit between HM Treasury and the Cabinet Office.
  • Responsibilities for the Infrastructure and Project Authority’s functions move from the Cabinet Office to HM Treasury.
  • Principal Accounting Officer for NISTA is the HM Treasury Permanent Secretary.
  • Lead Minister for NISTA is the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.
  • Change will be effective as of April 1, 2025.
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