Written Statements

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Commons HCWS278
Consultation on the future of the Undercover Policing Inquiry
Today I am launching a consultation on the future of the Undercover Policing Inquiry (UCPI). This Government is committed to delivering justice and to ensuring that public inquiries are able to pro...
Made: 2026-07-16
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS277
Initial Response to the Cranston Inquiry
On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at least 30 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. Go...
Made: 2026-07-16
Heidi Alexander
Heidi Alexander
Secretary of State for Transport
Lab
Department: Department for Transport
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Commons HCWS276
UK COVID-19 Inquiry response costs for Quarter 4 25/26
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry is examining the UK’s response to and impact of the pandemic. The government is fully committed to supporting the work of the COVID-19 Inquiry and to learning lessons from t...
Made: 2026-07-16
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Lab
Department: Cabinet Office
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Commons HCWS275
Consultation on fireworks
I am today informing Parliament of a consultation on fireworks which has just been launched.Millions of people enjoy fireworks responsibly as part of cultural, religious and community celebrations....
Made: 2026-07-16
Kate Dearden
Kate Dearden
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection)
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS274
Recognising the value of Dartmoor’s ponies
Today, I wish to update the House on the decisive action we are taking to secure the long-term future of Dartmoor's iconic pony populations through a package of new protections and financial suppor...
Made: 2026-07-16
Emma Reynolds
Emma Reynolds
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Lab
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Commons HCWS273
British Steel
The public interest test The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Act 2026 grants powers to allow the Secretary of State to bring a steel company into public ownership where it is necessary in the publ...
Made: 2026-07-16
Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald
Minister of State (Minister for Trade)
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS272
Coastguard Rescue Service
I am making this statement to provide an update on the Coastguard Rescue Service. I would like to begin by recognising the extraordinary contribution made by Coastguard Rescue Officers (CROs) acros...
Made: 2026-07-16
Keir Mather
Keir Mather
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
Lab
Department: Department for Transport
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Commons HCWS270
Implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
The leasehold system is blighting millions of lives. The leasehold system is a barrier to a fair and efficient modern residential property market. The leasehold system is an anachronism in the twen...
Made: 2026-07-15
Matthew Pennycook
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State for Housing and Planning
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS269
Consultation on the designation of Radio Selection Services under Part 6 of the Media Act 2024
Radio continues to be a strong and highly valued medium in the UK, with 87% of the population tuning in every week. However, the means by which listeners tune into radio has undergone a significant...
Made: 2026-07-15
Ian Murray
Ian Murray
Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts
Lab
Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Commons HCWS268
Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant 2026 to 2027
At the Local Government Finance Settlement on 9 February 2026, the government confirmed the £5 million Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant for the financial year 2026-27. This is a continuat...
Made: 2026-07-15
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 HCWS267
Local Government Best Value
This Government is committed to taking the action necessary to fix the foundations of local government. Today, I am updating the House on the Government’s action to update the Best Value guidance, ...
Made: 2026-07-15
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 HCWS266
NCA workforce pay and allowances
The twelfth report of the National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB) is being laid before Parliament and published today. The NCARRB report advises the Government on the pay and allowa...
Made: 2026-07-15
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS265
His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services Report
Today, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services has published its report on how effectively HMRC prevents and investigates insider risk, following an inspection in Janu...
Made: 2026-07-15
Dan Tomlinson
Dan Tomlinson
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
Lab
Department: Treasury
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Commons HCWS264
Police workforce
The twelfth report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) is being laid before Parliament and published today. The Body considered the pay and allowances for police officers in the federated...
Made: 2026-07-15
Shabana Mahmood
Shabana Mahmood
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS263
Nuclear Test Veterans Report
As we approach the 75th anniversary of the UK becoming a nuclear power, the contribution of over 22,000 UK Service personnel, as well as scientists and civilians, in developing our nuclear deterren...
Made: 2026-07-15
Mr Calvin Bailey
Mr Calvin Bailey
Minister for Veterans and People
Lab
Department: Ministry of Defence
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