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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
Government Response Summary
The government is deferring a response pending the outcome of a review of national resilience overseen by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Government Response
Deferred
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
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.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Twenty-Seventh Report - Government resilience: extreme weather
19 Apr 2024
HC 454
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.1 yrs
Report published
19 Apr 2024