Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 13
13
Acknowledged
Department significantly improved sharing business intelligence reports across Whitehall departments
Recommendation
To monitor the performance of economic sectors and share information, the Department produces business intelligence products. The Department told us it recognised these products had not previously been shared well across Whitehall and that it had taken steps to do so in a more comprehensive and consistent way. The Department told us its recurring business intelligence reports were now being shared with over 2,500 officials across government, including ministers and 16 permanent secretaries.27 The Department said it had support from Downing Street and senior officials in this area.28 Oversight of departmental spending
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.