Response to consultation - A proposal for primary legislation to resolve issues in regard to the Department’s financial powers

This document sets out a summary of responses to the Department for the Economy’s (DfE) public consultation on a proposal for primary legislation to resolve issues in regard to the department’s financial powers.The consultation sought views on DfE provisions within possible future legislation to be led by the Department of Finance (DoF).This document provides a brief reminder of the proposals and a summary of responses, alongside suggested next steps.