Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Deferred
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 Summary
The government is deferring a response pending the outcome of a review of national resilience overseen by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster announced that he would oversee a review of national resilience. A Treasury Minute will be published once this review has concluded. The Cabinet Office will write to the new Committee in the meantime.