Discussion and Questions

Discussion

18.            Members are asked to consider how they would wish to proceed with this work, for example, if they agree with establishing a working group, initially to develop the main guidance document. It would also be useful to consider where existing guidance could be used or signposted in the main COT guidance document. Members are also asked to consider what topics require UK-specific guidance.

19.            It would also be helpful for Members to consider whether they would wish to develop sector-specific guidance or whether this should be considered by the JEGs once the main COT guidance document is finalised.

Questions on which the views of the Committee are sought

20.            Members are asked to consider the following questions:

       i.        Are Members content with the proposal on the format of the guidance?

      ii.        Are there any other factors that need to be taken into account?

     iii.        On what topics should COT guidance be developed, and on what can existing guidance be endorsed or signposted?

    iv.        Does the Committee agree with establishing a working group to develop the main guidance document containing the general principles?

      v.        What is the priority order in establishing stand-alone guidance pieces?

    vi.        Would the COT wish to develop sector-specific guidance, or should this be considered by the JEGs once the main COT guidance document giving the general principles is finalised?

21.       If the Committee agrees to establishing a working group, volunteers are sought to participate in this working group. It is anticipated that four meetings of the working group would be held in 2025, the first by March 2025.

 Secretariat

November 2024