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Recommendation 13
13
Rejected
Paragraph: 57
The UK Government should focus on maintaining a close working relationship with the Welsh Government,...
Recommendation
The UK Government should focus on maintaining a close working relationship with the Welsh Government, particularly in regard to major energy systems challenges such a grid capacity and port infrastructure. To facilitate effective collaboration, where renewable energy projects in Wales are under consideration, the UK Government should invite Welsh Government Ministers to attend and participate in the Ministerial Delivery Group.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government states its officials will continue working closely with Welsh officials to ensure Welsh interests are reflected in the Ministerial Delivery Group. However, it declines to invite Welsh Government Ministers to that specific group, instead suggesting engagement through existing inter-ministerial fora.
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Paragraph Reference:
57
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government · verbatim extract
Rejected
We recognise the important role for the Devolved Administrations in contributing to the expansion of renewable power in the UK. My officials will continue to work closely with officials in the Devolved Administration and those in the Wales Office to ensure Welsh interests are reflected in the work of the Ministerial Delivery Group. At a ministerial level, we intend to work closely with the Welsh Government and the other Devolved Administrations through existing fora such as the Net Zero Inter-Ministerial Group.
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