Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 10
10
Acknowledged
Department must collaborate with multiple government departments to achieve its business objectives
Recommendation
While the Department is responsible for supporting businesses overall, it does not ‘own’ every sector of the economy nor is it responsible for every support intervention delivered by government. Many of the levers needed to bring about change to the business environment sit outside of the Department. The financial services sector, for example, primarily sits with HM Treasury, whereas skills is the responsibility of the Department for Education and Skills England. As a consequence, the Department must work with and influence at least 10 other government departments to achieve its objectives.19
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the recommendation and states the department developed the whole of the Industrial Strategy in partnership with other departments, with Sector Plans led by relevant departments and that this is an ongoing programme.
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
2.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Recommendation implemented 2.2 The department developed the whole of the Industrial Strategy in partnership with other departments, with Sector Plans led by relevant departments. This ongoing programme of work involves sector councils and taskforces, chaired by leaders from the sectors and with representatives across relevant industries, working with lead departments and the Department for Business and Trade as appropriate.