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Accepted
There are differences of opinion as to where the precise balance of power and responsibility...
Recommendation
There are differences of opinion as to where the precise balance of power and responsibility should lie for the oversight and administration of the Shared Prosperity Fund. However, whether the UK Government takes on a commissioning role for, or fully devolves the administration of, the Fund, the Shared Prosperity Fund should be built upon the principle of cooperation and partnership between the UK Government, the devolved administrations and local government.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating its intention to work with the Welsh Government, local communities, local authorities, and Devolved Administrations to ensure the UKSPF supports citizens in Wales, with further details on funding and framework to be published in the New Year and spring.
Paragraph Reference
74
Government Response
Accepted
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The UK Government intends to work with the Welsh Government and local communities to ensure that the UKSPF supports citizens in Wales. This includes engaging with local authorities and Devolved Administrations, as well as wider public and private sector organisations. We will also work closely with the Welsh Government on how best to use the additional funding to prepare for the introduction of the UKSPF. The Government will set out further details on the additional funding for 2021–2022 in a prospectus in the New Year and on the UKSPF in a UK-wide investment framework, which will be published in the spring.
Source
Committee
Welsh Affairs Committee
Addressee Bodies
Wales Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.8 yrs
Report published
02 Oct 2020