Ninth Report - UK plc
Select Committee
Business and Trade Committee
HC 1120
24 March 2023
Government response
Third Special Report - UK plc: Government response to the BEIS Committee’s Ninth Report of Session 2022–23 · published 7 Sep 2023
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 31
There was support amongst witnesses for greater use of automation and a more flexible migration...
Conclusion
There was support amongst witnesses for greater use of automation and a more flexible migration scheme as part of the solution to labour shortages in the UK.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's observation regarding witness support for greater use of automation and a more flexible migration scheme.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 32
We note the wide range of measures affecting the labour market announced by the Chancellor...
Conclusion
We note the wide range of measures affecting the labour market announced by the Chancellor in the 2023 Budget, which we will consider and respond to in our adjacent inquiry on the UK Labour Market.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's note, stating they will consider and respond to the measures affecting the labour market announced in the 2023 Budget in their adjacent inquiry.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 42
The regulatory landscape has changed significantly for many industries following the UK’s exit from the...
Conclusion
The regulatory landscape has changed significantly for many industries following the UK’s exit from the European Union. Witnesses representing business sectors acknowledged the need for effective regulation, but they were clear that it needed to be appropriate and developed by …
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Government Response Summary
The government agrees that regulation development should include effective engagement with business and key stakeholders and highlights the Better Regulation Framework. They also plan to launch a reformed Framework later this summer.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
Para 47
Witnesses from a range of industrial sectors were clear that they value partnership with Government...
Conclusion
Witnesses from a range of industrial sectors were clear that they value partnership with Government to deliver targets as well as effective regulation, and that the recent industrial strategy and sector deals had been beneficial.
Government Response Summary
The Government agrees that the development of regulation should include effective engagement with business and other key stakeholders, with reformed Better Regulation Framework launched to broaden early-stage impact assessments for significant regulations including impacts on businesses, households, trade, competition and innovation.
Department for Business and Trade
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