Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 October 2022 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Friday, 21 October 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Cabinet Office: Departmental Responsibilities
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to Statement HCWS311 on Machinery of Government, what responsibility is now held by his Department for oversight of transition period activity and the UK's future relations with the EU; and what civil service functions will be transferred between departments.
- Answer
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The Cabinet Secretariat in the Cabinet Office exists to support the Prime Minister and the chairs of Cabinet committees in ensuring that government business is conducted in an effective and timely way and that proper collective consideration takes place. This includes issues related to post-transition period activity and the UK’s relationship with the EU.
The Brexit Opportunities Unit moved from the Cabinet Office to sit under the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on 11 October. This will bring together work to tackle EU red tape, seize post-Brexit opportunities and efforts to ensure the regulatory and business environment enables the UK to attract investment and boost growth.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 65802
- Session
- 2022-23
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- Subjects
- Departmental responsibilities Cabinet Office UK relations with EU
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