Lords to question Michael Gove on Government's vision for the Union
Monday 19 July 2021
The House of Lords Constitution Committee will tomorrow be questioning officials from the Cabinet Office for its inquiry into the future governance of the UK. The committee will explore topics such as intergovernmental relations, promoting the Union across Government and funding arrangements.
Giving evidence will be:
- Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office
- Sue Gray, Second Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office
Questions the committee is likely to ask include:
- What is the UK Government’s vision for the Union in 2021, and its strategy for strengthening it?
- Once finalised, will the proposed reforms to intergovernmental structures help build trust and cooperation between the UK Government and the devolved administrations?
- Does the Government agree that the Sewel Convention needs to be strengthened?
- Will direct expenditure by the UK Government in devolved areas, including through the Shared Prosperity Fund and the levelling up agenda, increase support for the Union?
- Following the repeal of EVEL, is it important for England to have a distinct voice within the UK’s constitutional arrangements?
The session will take place virtually on Tuesday 20 July at 2.00pm and can be followed on Parliament TV.
