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Machinery of Government

My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement:

It was announced on 11 October 2022 that responsibility for Union and Devolution policy would move from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to the Cabinet Office under the then Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

On 25 October, I appointed the Secretary of State for Levelling Up as Minister for Intergovernmental Relations. This means that day to day responsibility for the Union and Devolution Policy will remain in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. The Union and Constitution Group will also have a presence in the Cabinet Office to support me in my role as Minister for the Union.

Strengthening the Union and delivering for all people and communities across the UK is a priority for all of UK Government. This change will allow the Levelling Up Secretary to lead the Government's day to day engagement with the Devolved Administrations and drive forward cross-Government efforts towards delivering tangible improvements for people across the UK, including through levelling up.