Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 14
14
Alongside greater international cooperation, the Cabinet Office noted the need to strengthen domestic collaboration on...
Conclusion
Alongside greater international cooperation, the Cabinet Office noted the need to strengthen domestic collaboration on risks, especially with the private sector. The Cabinet Office stated that government is considering requiring regulated companies and those that have significant dealings with government to comply with resilience standards, and enhancing its communication to the wider private sector about risks, such those arising from just-in-time procurement.22 19 Qq 53, 62–63 20 Q54 21 Qq 51–52 22 Q 99 Government preparedness for the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons for government on risk 13 2 Lessons on pandemic preparedness Learning from incidents and simulation exercises
Government Response
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HM Government
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The government agrees that it is important to strengthen domestic collaboration on risks. The government welcomes the recommendations to: work more closely with the private sector; consider requiring regulated companies and those with significant dealings with government to comply with resilience standards; and enhance its communication to the wider private sector about risks, such those arising from just-in-time procurement. Government will consider these recommendations in the development of the Resilience Strategy.