We asked the Department to clarify its relationships with other departments and the influence it has in decision-making and trade-offs.40 The Department recognised it cannot deliver the forthcoming Industrial Strategy in isolation, and that other government departments have a role to play, although their objectives may not always be aligned. The Department provided examples of how it works across Whitehall to align interests effectively, such as the Growth Mission Board, chaired by the Chancellor, and a permanent secretaries’ business and growth group. The Department specifically highlighted the example of working with HM Treasury on electricity prices, which it said needed to be considered in the round and ultimately decided on by Cabinet.41 HM Treasury told us that it would consider the strategic case around each investment and would not just focus on a single number.42 Resourcing the forthcoming Industrial Strategy