The Government should, in its response to this report, and on an annual basis thereafter, set out a framework to clarify the roles and responsibilities of sub-national authorities in the innovation landscape, particularly in areas that do not yet have formal devolution arrangements. This framework should include guidance on strategic planning, data-sharing protocols, and mechanisms for cross-regional collaboration. It should create a model that ensures all regions, regardless of devolution status, can access strategic planning tools, funding, and representation in national innovation policy. (Recommendation, Paragraph 131)