Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 May 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Devolution

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the outcomes of the recent elections in the devolved nations, what steps they plan to take to improve their capacity to "work closely with the devolved governments" as stated in the King's Speech made on 13 May.

Answer

This government has been clear since day one that rebuilding the country requires UK-wide delivery, working effectively with all levels of government. Good intergovernmental relations remain a priority.

The Prime Minister has spoken to the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales following the recent elections and noted his desire for continued positive engagement between the governments in the interests of citizens across the United Kingdom. The Prime Minister and the Minister for Intergovernmental Relations will continue to engage with the heads of the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and their deputies on shared interests. This is in addition to ongoing regular intergovernmental engagement between ministers at departmental level.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL78
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Devolution
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Devolution

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