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Intergovernmental concordats, memorandums and other agreements between UK government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and Northern Ireland Executive.

First published:
18 September 2018
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Concordats

The Welsh Government has entered into a series of bilateral concordats with UK government departments. These are not legally binding. They are informal and flexible agreements to which both parties commit themselves. They set out existing administrative best practice. Concordats are regularly reviewed and subject to change. 

Memorandums of understanding

The Welsh Government has entered into a number of memorandums of understanding with UK government departments. These are not legally binding. They are informal and flexible agreements to which both parties commit themselves. They set out existing administrative best practice. Memorandums of understanding are regularly reviewed and subject to change.

Other agreements

This document sets out the conclusions of the review of intergovernmental relations (IGR) undertaken jointly by the UK government and the devolved governments.