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Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 29 July 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 August 2024. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Thursday, 1 August 2024 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Devolution: Wales

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent on 26 July (HL190), what specific plans they have to deliverĀ strengthened intergovernmental working.

Answer

The UK Government is resetting its relationship with the devolved governments to strengthen the UK through greater respect. This stronger intergovernmental working will be spearheaded by a new Council of the Nations and Regions, bringing together the Prime Minister, the First Ministers of Wales and Scotland, the First and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and the Mayors of Combined Authorities in England, to enable greater collaboration on shared challenges and opportunities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL459
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
Devolution Wales
Link
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