Source · Select Committees · Business and Trade Committee
Recommendation 31
31
Accepted
Establish the Industrial Strategy Council on a statutory footing with regular mayoral meetings.
Recommendation
First, and as a priority, we recommend that the Government introduces legislation to put the Industrial Strategy Council on a statutory footing, alongside the publication of the industrial strategy. We also recommend that the Industrial Strategy Council meets with Combined Authority Mayors on a quarterly basis. (Recommendation, Paragraph 135)
Government Response Summary
The government agrees to put the Industrial Strategy Council on a statutory footing through an Industrial Strategy Bill, which will include defined duties, functions, and data access. They also stated the Council has met with Mayors and will continue to engage with them as key stakeholders.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
18.1. Regarding the IS Council’s statutory status, the Government agrees that this is an important step to underpin the Government’s commitment to policy stability and longevity of the Industrial Strategy. The Industrial Strategy committed to putting the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council on a statutory footing when parliamentary time allows. 18.2. The IS Bill will include provisions to put the Industrial Strategy Council on a statutory footing, with clearly defined duties and functions, underlining our commitment to policy stability, continuity, and delivery of a 10-year plan. Legislation will also enable the Council to access government data more easily. 18.4. The Council has met with Mayors and will continue to engage with them as key stakeholders.