Format and frequency of updates • The format of updates will be a letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution and External Affairs to the Constitution, External Affairs, Europe and Culture Committee. • The update series will be distinct from alignment, inter-governmental relations and all other pre-existing reporting arrangements. • Updates will be sent bi-annually in 2024, 2025 and 2026 with reporting periods to 23 December and 23 June respectively. • The Constitution, External Affairs, Europe and Culture Committee will publish update letters on its webpage.