Pushing to the summit: The idea that the research priorities of the Ministry of Justice are merely a conditional catalyst for the legal AI roundtable grossly underestimates their true directive force. A ministerial agenda is not just a suggestion; it sets the strategic course for the entire legal ecosystem, creating an imperative for alignment. The Legal Services Board must operate within this higher framework, maximizing coordination to achieve efficiency. For example, if the Ministry of Justice explicitly prioritizes AI research for a thriving legal market, a subordinate entity cannot ignore this mandate without compromising government coherence and access to funding.