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Recommendation 3
3
Not Addressed
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We expect DIT to finalise governance arrangements by agreeing on a concordat by January 2021...
Recommendation
We expect DIT to finalise governance arrangements by agreeing on a concordat by January 2021 and recommend that other UK government departments consider using this as a model for strengthening their relationships with the devolved administrations.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government response details engagement and webinar events conducted by the Office of the Secretary of State for Wales, which does not address the recommendation for DIT to finalise governance arrangements or a concordat by January 2021.
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Paragraph Reference:
18
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government · verbatim extract
Not Addressed
• Whilst international trade is a reserved matter, we recognise that modern trade policy can interact with areas of devolved competence. • In recognition of the importance of this relationship, we have committed to a substantial program of Ministerial and official engagement with the devolved administrations. We welcome the Committee’s acknowledgement of the positive working relationship established with the Welsh Government.
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