Guidance

Machinery of Government changes: guidance

This guide provides an overview of the process for how to plan and carry out a Machinery of Government change.

From:
Cabinet Office
Published
20 September 2010
Last updated
2 August 2016 — See all updates

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This publication does not reflect current government guidance on Machinery of Government changes. For current government guidance, please contact the Machinery of Government change team at mogchange@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.

Documents

Machinery of Government: guidance

PDF, 698 KB, 30 pages

Machinery of Government changes following the general election 2010: explanatory document

PDF, 351 KB, 19 pages

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Details

This guidance is intended for people who plan and implement Machinery of Government (MoG) changes. It sets out the issues to consider before and during a MoG change, some important principles and contacts for further information.

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