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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 November 2024. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2024 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Infrastructure and Projects Authority: Departmental Responsibilities

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Minister is responsible for the Infrastructure and Projects Authority; and for what reason the Authority is not in the List of Ministerial Responsibilities updated on 6 November 2024.

Answer

As Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office, I am the Minister responsible for the Infrastructure and Projects Authority. The List of Ministerial Responsibilities does not cover all responsibilities relating to every Arms-Length Body.

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury announced on 10 October that the Government will be establishing the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA), which will be operational by spring 2025. NISTA will be formed by combining the functions of the National Infrastructure Commission and the Infrastructure and Projects Authority.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13821
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Infrastructure and Projects Authority
Link
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