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 HCWS1304
Implementing the Employment Rights Act: February Consultation Package
This Government’s top priority is to grow the economy and improve living standards. We are clear that you cannot build a strong economy whilst having people in insecure work. For too long employmen...
Made: 2026-02-04
Kate Dearden
Kate Dearden
Minister for Employment Rights and Consumer Protection
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS1303
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 steps we are taking to support Nottingham City Council ...
Made: 2026-02-04
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 HCWS1302
Advanced Nuclear Framework
Today we are publishing the Advanced Nuclear Framework for private projects which reinforces the golden age of nuclear. The Framework sets out our approach to enabling privately-led advanced nuclea...
Made: 2026-02-04
Michael Shanks
Michael Shanks
Minister of State (Minister for Energy)
Lab
Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Commons HCWS1301
Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 2
The Government inherited a justice system in crisis with a record and rising open caseload of nearly 80,000 criminal cases currently waiting to be heard in the Crown Court. Behind those case number...
Made: 2026-02-04
Mr David Lammy
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Lab
Department: Ministry of Justice
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Commons HCWS1300
Fostering Reforms
Today I am setting out the Government’s plan to increase the number of foster care places in England and renew fostering for modern family life. Foster families provide the stable, trusted relation...
Made: 2026-02-04
Josh MacAlister
Josh MacAlister
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families)
Lab
Department: Department for Education
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Commons HCWS1299
Membership of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly (PPA)
The Lord Stirrup KG GCB AFC has been appointed as a full representative and Vice Chair of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly in place of The Lord Ricketts GCMG GCVO.The Hon. Member for Ki...
Made: 2026-02-04
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Lab
Department: Cabinet Office
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Commons HCWS1298
Separation Centres Review
I wish to inform the House of?the publication of Jonathan Hall KC’s independent review of Separation Centres and the Government’s response to his findings.On 12 April 2025, convicted terrorist Hash...
Made: 2026-02-03
Mr David Lammy
Mr David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
Lab
Department: Ministry of Justice
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Commons HCWS1297
Publication of the UK Government’s PFAS Plan
I wish to update the House on the Government’s work to address the challenges posed by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often known as “forever chemicals”, and to announce the publicati...
Made: 2026-02-03
Emma Hardy
Emma Hardy
Minister for Water and Flooding
Lab
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Commons HCWS1296
Negotiations on an Annex to the Pandemic Agreement on a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system
I would like to update the House regarding the follow-up negotiations to the Pandemic Agreement to develop and agree a new Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system in the form of an Annex ...
Made: 2026-02-02
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 HCWS1295
Government Support for High Streets
High streets are the heart of our communities - they should be vibrant centres where people come together, where local businesses take root and flourish, and a source of pride in place. But too man...
Made: 2026-02-02
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Miatta Fahnbulleh
Minister for Devolution, Faith and Communities
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1294
Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination for older adults
I am today announcing that the year-round vaccination programme to protect older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) will be extended from 1st April 2026 to also include those aged 80 ...
Made: 2026-02-02
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 HCWS1293
Transfer of West Midlands Trains’ Services into Public Ownership
My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for Transport (Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill) has made the following Ministerial Statement on the 30th January.I am confirming to the House that on Sunday 1 Feb...
Made: 2026-02-02
Heidi Alexander
Heidi Alexander
Secretary of State for Transport
Lab
Department: Department for Transport
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Commons HCWS1292
Update following Round 9 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland
The ninth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 12 and 16 January 2026.The new deal aims to support British businesses, back ...
Made: 2026-02-02
Chris Bryant
Chris Bryant
Minister of State
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Commons HCWS1291
Publication of the second Annual Statement on Prison Capacity
Today, I am publishing the Second Annual Statement on Prison Capacity. This marks the second annual statement delivering this Government’s commitment to transparency and accountability in the crimi...
Made: 2026-01-29
Jake Richards
Jake Richards
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice
Lab
Department: Ministry of Justice
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Commons HCWS1290
Jobs Guarantee – Update
Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not had access to the opportunities ...
Made: 2026-01-29
Pat McFadden
Pat McFadden
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Lab
Department: Department for Work and Pensions
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