Recommendation 29

Where the DLUHC is seeking to provide funding in [policy] areas that are generally understood to be devolved, it is critical that the Department works hand in glove with the Devolved Governments. As such, through good communication and close collaboration, the Department should ensure the distribution of funding reflects the knowledge, expertise, and preferences of the Devolved Governments so far as it compatible with the purpose and objectives of the funding, whilst acknowledging the provisions under the UK Internal Markets Act. We recommend that in future the DLUHC ensures there is ongoing and more detailed engagement with the Devolved Governments at a level deemed sufficient by Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland to allow for emerging challenges to be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.