Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what initiatives they are undertaking to protect the union of nations within the United Kingdom.

To ensure that we are indeed a United Kingdom, it is crucial to give greater importance to respect and collaboration, working in the service of people across the country. This is high on the list of this government’s priorities. The Prime Minister convened the first Council of the Nations and Regions earlier last month, delivering on a manifesto promise to rewire the way the UK Government operates.

Focussed on investment and growth, the Council saw First Ministers and Deputy First Minister from the Devolved Governments come together with regional mayors to collaborate and seize opportunities to secure long-term investment and boost growth. The agenda included discussion on how to boost growth and inward investment across the UK, including through an industrial strategy and the Investment Summit.

The Prime Minister also held bilateral meetings and a joint meeting with the Devolved Government First Ministers and Deputy First Minister focussed on supporting intergovernmental relations as we continue to reset our relationship and work together to deliver for people across the UK.

This Government was elected to deliver for people throughout the United Kingdom the public expect us to work together to deliver on their priorities.