Twenty-Ninth Report - Whitehall preparations for EU Exit

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 682 2 December 2020
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 27 items (10 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 25 of 27 classified)
Accepted 13
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 2
Not Addressed 5
Rejected 4
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Twenty ninth report from Session 2019-21 · published 24 Mar 2021
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Recommendations & Conclusions

2 results
1 Conclusion Acknowledged
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence...
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury (the Treasury) about the learning for government from preparations for EU Exit.1 The C&AG’s report drew together lessons … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's introductory statement by reiterating the context of the report, including the evidence taken and the report's publication date.
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23 Recommendation Acknowledged
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on readiness for EU Exit.
Recommendation
The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on readiness for EU Exit. The Cabinet Office is concerned that the primary focus of many small businesses during this year has been the impact of the pandemic on their business, rather than … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agrees with the recommendation to ensure tools are in place to support individuals and businesses beyond the transition period but provides no specific details or commitments on how this support will be extended.
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