Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 24
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Cabinet Office guidance clarifies acute national risk ownership and devolved nation roles
Conclusion
The Cabinet Office assigns ownership of acute national risks to lead government departments. It updated the relevant guidance in 2023 with specific responsibilities for building resilience and preventing risks from occurring. It assured us that the lead government department list is also clear on the roles of the devolved nations.45
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 11 July 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗