Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 16 January 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 January 2025. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 23 January 2025 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Civil Service

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made in facilitating collaboration between the Northern Ireland Civil Service and the Civil Service to support the transformation programme in Northern Ireland and improve the delivery of public services; and which government department is responsible for this work.

Answer

This Government is committed to resetting relationships with the devolved Governments.

While public services are the responsibility of the Executive, we want to be a supportive partner. In the Northern Ireland Office, we are working to promote greater collaborative working between the UK Government and the Executive so that we can deliver improvements for the people of Northern Ireland.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL4141
Session: 2024-26
Subjects: Departmental responsibilities Civil service Public sector Standards Northern Ireland Civil Service
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Northern Ireland Civil Service

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