Prime Minister and Heads of Devolved Governments Meeting communiqué 11 October 2024
Published 11 October 2024
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The Prime Minister and heads of the devolved governments met in person on 11 October in Edinburgh.
From the UK Government: Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP; and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations, the Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP.
From the Scottish Government: First Minister of Scotland, the Rt Hon John Swinney MSP.
From the Welsh Government: Prif Weinidog Cymru, the Rt Hon Eluned Morgan MS.
From the Northern Ireland Executive: First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill MLA; and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Emma Little-Pengelly MLA.
The Prime Minister and heads of the devolved governments discussed working together to grow the economy and to make the UK a clean energy superpower. Ministers recognised the importance of skills and infrastructure to attract investment and create growth. Ministers agreed to strengthen joint working to reflect more fully the investment opportunities that exist in all parts of the UK on the international stage.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations led a discussion on intergovernmental relations, outlining the importance of strengthening working relationships through ongoing dialogue to deliver shared priorities. The Prime Minister said he looked forward to meeting again in this format in the spring.