Intergovernmental Relations

Intergovernmental Relations From: Contents This page hosts content about engagement between the four administrations of the UK. On 10 November 2020, the Government announced a number of new measures to improve transparency and accountability through increased reporting to the UK Parliament. Further details are available on Hansard: Transparency of Intergovernmental Relations: Update. Memorandum of Understanding The current Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UK Government (UKG) and the devolved administrations (DAs) of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland was first agreed in 1999, and most recently updated in October 2013. It sets out the principles that support relations between all four administrations, stressing good communication, consultation and cooperation.