Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 25
25
Deferred
Civil Contingencies Act defines local emergency roles, not for businesses or the voluntary sector
Conclusion
The Civil Contingencies Act sets out the roles and responsibilities for those involved in emergency preparation and response at the local level. The Cabinet Office explained that there are no defined responsibilities for businesses and the voluntary sector but highlighted that it engages with the response community, voluntary organisations and community representatives through its UK Resilience Forum.46
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The government is deferring a response pending the outcome of a review of national resilience overseen by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
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Government Response
Deferred
HM Government · verbatim extract
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.
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