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Written question asked by Angela Rayner (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 October 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 October 2022. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 November 2022 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office: Departmental Responsibilities

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Statement by the Prime Minister on Machinery of Government of 11 October 2022, HCWS311, what civil service functions are being transferred to his Department from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on (a) devolution, (b) constitutional policy and (c) elections; and what responsibilities have been retained by the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on these policies.

Answer

Following the formation of the new Government, the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities holds day to day responsibility for Union and Devolution in his capacity as Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.

The responsibilities which the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities holds for elections policy continue to be held by the Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. Constitution Policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster, with support from other Cabinet Office Ministers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
65803
Session
2022-23
Related items
Machinery of Government
Tuesday, 11 October 2022
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Devolution Constitutions Departmental responsibilities Civil service Elections Cabinet Office Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Link
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