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 HCWS1379
Migration Reforms
I am today laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Introduction of the Visa Brake The number of asylum claims from people who arrived in the UK on a visa or other leave...
Made: 2026-03-05
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS1378
Local Government Best Value
I have previously updated the House on this Government’s commitment to reset our relationship with local and regional government, to fix the foundations of local government, and to support the sect...
Made: 2026-03-05
Alison McGovern
Alison McGovern
Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1377
Capital Investment for Research Call through the National Institute for Health and Care Research
Today I am pleased to announce that DHSC, through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), is awarding £47.8 million to fund equipment that will help the NHS to deliver high qual...
Made: 2026-03-04
Dr Zubir Ahmed
Dr Zubir Ahmed
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Innovation and Safety
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS1376
New Medium Helicopter Update
I am updating the House regarding the New Medium Helicopter procurement. In an incredibly volatile and unpredictable world, characterised by emerging threats and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the...
Made: 2026-03-03
Luke Pollard
Luke Pollard
Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry
Lab
Department: Ministry of Defence
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Commons HCWS1375
Flexible Voting Pilots
The way we vote in a polling station has changed little since the Ballot Act 1872. As part of our commitment to encouraging participation in our democracy, this Government will explore how we can m...
Made: 2026-03-02
Samantha Dixon
Samantha Dixon
Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1374
Kinship Zones
Kinship care ensures that children who cannot live with their birth parents are able to grow up in homes filled with love, stability, and a sense of belonging, often at times of crisis and without ...
Made: 2026-03-02
Josh MacAlister
Josh MacAlister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families)
Lab
Department: Department for Education
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Commons HCWS1373
Asylum changes
This country will always provide sanctuary to those fleeing war and persecution. But we must also ensure our asylum system is not creating pull factors that draw people on dangerous journeys across...
Made: 2026-03-02
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS1372
England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2026
The government has published England’s fifth Rare Diseases Action Plan on GOV.UK on 27th February, ahead of international Rare Disease Day on the 28th. This government remains committed to improvin...
Made: 2026-03-02
Ashley Dalton
Ashley Dalton
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS1371
Unpaid internships
The Government’s Plan to Make Work Pay is a core part of our mission to grow the economy, raise living standards across the country, and create opportunities for all. This will help tackle low pay,...
Made: 2026-03-02
Kate Dearden
Kate Dearden
Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS1370
Growing up in the online world: a national consultation
Today, we are publishing a landmark consultation on how to give young people the childhood they deserve in an online world. We want every child to enjoy a childhood filled with love, learning and p...
Made: 2026-03-02
Liz Kendall
Liz Kendall
Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Lab
Department: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Commons HCWS1369
Data Linkage Study
Today, I have laid “The Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2026” in Parliament. The Order will come into force on 20 March 2026.This government has always made clear tha...
Made: 2026-02-26
Wes Streeting
Wes Streeting
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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Commons HCWS1368
United Kingdom National Report to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Cycle
Today the Government is publishing the United Kingdom’s updated National Report under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The report reviews the UK’s progress against the ...
Made: 2026-02-26
Stephen Doughty
Stephen Doughty
Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories
Lab
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Commons HCWS1367
Public Service Pension Scheme Indexation and Revaluation 2026
Public service pensions are a cornerstone of the remuneration package for hardworking people across our public services. Ensuring that they maintain their value over time is essential to delivering...
Made: 2026-02-26
James Murray
James Murray
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Lab
Department: Treasury
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Commons HCWS1366
British Steel
The Government committed to updating Parliament on British Steel every four sitting weeks for the duration of the period of special measures being applied under the Steel Industry (Special Measures...
Made: 2026-02-26
Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald
Minister for Industry
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS1365
Implementing the Employment Rights Act: Further February Consultation Package
Our Plan to Make Work Pay will modernise our employment rights legislation, extending the employment protections already given by the best British companies to millions more workers across the coun...
Made: 2026-02-26
Kate Dearden
Kate Dearden
Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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