Source · Select Committees · Welsh Affairs Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Paragraph: 116
We welcome the extent of joint working between ministers throughout the pandemic, including meetings between...
Conclusion
We welcome the extent of joint working between ministers throughout the pandemic, including meetings between the Secretary of State for Wales and the First Minister and other Welsh Government Ministers, as well as multilateral meetings chaired by various UK Ministers. This reflected not only the gravity of the situation but also the value of regular meetings at ministerial level. However, we would welcome information from the Wales Office about how it intends to facilitate the working relationship between the DWP and the Welsh Government going forward.
Paragraph Reference:
116
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The UK Government has no intention to devolve social security to the Welsh Government. The Committee’s report acknowledges the advantages of the current system, highlighting its strength during the Covid response. The evidence gathered during the inquiry showed that attitudes to the idea of devolving social security to Senedd Cymru / the Welsh Parliament vary significantly in terms of policy, operational and funding implications.