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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard

11 November 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Chris Ward Lab Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Cabinet Office has published an Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard to enhance transparency on ministerial meetings between the UK Government and devolved governments.
  • The dashboard covers ministerial interactions across various policy areas to illustrate the breadth of engagement.
  • The initiative aims to demonstrate the UK Government's commitment to collaborative work with devolved governments on issues relevant to citizens.

Issue summary

The statement is about the Government's initiative to improve intergovernmental relations with devolved governments in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Action requested

The Cabinet Office has published an Intergovernmental Relations Engagement Dashboard to provide transparent information on ministerial meetings between the UK Government and devolved governments. This dashboard shows the breadth of engagement across policy areas and demonstrates the commitment to working together on issues important to citizens' lives.

Key facts

  • The Government held 357 ministerial meetings with counterparts in Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast from July 2024 to March 2025.
  • Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland received record funding settlements for their devolved governments.
  • A £500 million UK Government support package was secured for steelmaking in Wales.
  • Northern Ireland will benefit from one of the first Defence Growth Deals.
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