Written Statements

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Enter an MP's name to view all written statements they have submitted. Written statements in Parliament are directed to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They are used to inform Members of Parliament about issues for which they are responsible. The Government uses written statements to inform MPs about their work, policy, and activities. These statements are typically used to put the day-to-day business of Government on the official record and in the public domain.

Commons HCWS67
Equality Act 2010 update
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is the independent equality regulator and ensures compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Their Code of Practice on Services, Public Functions and Ass...
Made: 2026-05-21
Bridget Phillipson
Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities
Lab
Department: Women and Equalities
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Commons HCWS66
Senior NHS Workforce
I am pleased to announce that we are publishing our response to the recommendations made by the independent Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) for the 2026/27 financial year.I hugely appreciate the...
Made: 2026-05-21
Karin Smyth
Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care)
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS65
Commencing the provisions of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act
When elected mayors were first established by the Local Government Act 2000, they were elected using the Supplementary Vote system. This system, which is suitable for the election of single executi...
Made: 2026-05-21
Samantha Dixon
Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS64
Senior Civil Service Update
I am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept, in part, the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the Senior Civil Service (SCS) for 2026-27.This is being...
Made: 2026-05-21
Darren Jones
Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Minister for Intergovernmental Relations and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Lab
Department: Cabinet Office
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Commons HCWS63
Implementation of the 2026 Dental Quality and Payment Reforms (Phase 2)
I wish to update the House on the implementation of the quality and payment reforms to the NHS dentistry contract. This follows the government’s 2025 public consultation on proposals to address som...
Made: 2026-05-21
Stephen Kinnock
Minister of State for Care
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS62
Transport taxation update
In March, the government announced a review of mileage rates for employees using their own vehicle for work and the self-employed who use the simplified expenses rates.In recognition of the pressur...
Made: 2026-05-21
Dan Tomlinson
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Lab
Department: Treasury
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Commons HCWS61
Actions for Ceramics and Chemicals Industries
This statement provides an update on the Government’s support to ceramics and critical chemical producers, two of the foundational sectors underpinning our Industrial Strategy.The Government is tod...
Made: 2026-05-21
Peter Kyle
Secretary of State for Business and Trade and President of the Board of Trade
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS60
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
My Noble Friend the Minister of State for International Development and Africa (The Rt Hon Baroness Chapman of Darlington) has today made the following statement:I would like to update the House on...
Made: 2026-05-21
Chris Elmore
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean
Lab
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Commons HCWS59
Neighbourhoods and Public Services
Since the election, this Government has taken steps to support local renewal, including investment through the Pride in Place Programme, fairer local government funding, publication of the Northern...
Made: 2026-05-21
Steve Reed
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS58
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Appointed Person Report 2024 to 2025
Today, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (“POCA”) Appointed Person report covering England and Wales for the period 2024 to 2025, has been laid before Parliament. The Appointed Person is independent o...
Made: 2026-05-21
Dan Jarvis
The Minister of State for Security
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS57
Return to the Humble Address on Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
I have today laid before the House documents the Government has identified that the House required in the 24 February 2026 Humble Address seeking all papers relating to the creation of the role of ...
Made: 2026-05-21
Chris Bryant
Minister of State (Minister for Trade)
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS56
Fit Note Reform Pilots
Together with my Rt Hon. friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, I am today announcing a series of pilots to test a new approach to managing sickness absence in England.We have kn...
Made: 2026-05-21
Pat McFadden
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Lab
Department: Department for Work and Pensions
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Commons HCWS55
NHS Pension Scheme: McCloud Implementation
On 11 December 2025, I issued a written statement on the implementation of the McCloud remedy for affected NHS Pension Scheme members. I updated on progress in planning for the delivery of the reme...
Made: 2026-05-21
Karin Smyth
Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care)
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS54
Children’s Social Care Reform
Transforming children’s social care is central to this government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity for all children. It is fundamental to ensuring that every child grows up safe, sup...
Made: 2026-05-21
Josh MacAlister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families)
Lab
Department: Department for Education
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Commons HCWS53
Judicial Workforce
I am today announcing my decision on pay for the judiciary.I value the Senior Salaries Review Body’s (SSRB) expertise and independent advice in recommending a judicial pay award which reflects the ...
Made: 2026-05-21
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Lab
Department: Ministry of Justice
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