‘Green jobs’ is a cross-cutting issue, requiring action across Government alongside co-ordination with local authorities and the devolved administrations to deliver the Government’s ambitions. Clear lines of responsibility and a mechanism for co- ordination are needed, otherwise green jobs risks being given insufficient priority within departments, constraining the Government’s efforts to develop the green jobs and skills needed in the economy.

‘Green jobs’ is a cross-cutting issue, requiring action across Government alongside co-ordination with local authorities and the devolved administrations to deliver the Government’s ambitions. Clear lines of responsibility and a mechanism for co- ordination are needed, otherwise green jobs risks being given insufficient priority within departments, constraining the Government’s efforts to develop the green jobs and skills needed in the economy. Type: conclusion | Number: 3 | Paragraph: 26 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 2 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-in-the-north-east-of-england-regional-transition- impacts Government’s response As we transition to net zero, it is important to ensure that the UK’s ambitious climate policy interventions do not lead to carbon leakage. The UK’s current approach