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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Lords HLWS275
Signature of UK-EU Treaty in respect of Gibraltar
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories (Stephen Doughty MP) has today made the following statement:The Government is pleased to provide an upd...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Minister of State for International Development and Africa
Lab
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Lords HLWS274
Implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:The leasehold system is blighting millions of lives. The leasehold ...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Lords HLWS273
Consultation on the designation of Radio Selection Services under Part 6 of the Media Act 2024
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, Ian Murray MP.Radio cont...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Twycross
Baroness Twycross
Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling, and DCMS Lords Minister
Lab
Department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
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Lords HLWS272
Internal Drainage Board Levy Support Grant 2026 to 2027
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:At the Local Government Finance Settlement on 9 February...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Lords HLWS271
Local Government Best Value
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness (Alison McGovern MP) has today made the following statement:This Government is committed to taking the action necess...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Lords HLWS270
Entry into force of the United Kingdom–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
My Hon Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Trade) (Sir Chris Bryant MP) has today made the following statement.The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the Government of...
Made: 2026-07-15
Lord Stockwood
Lord Stockwood
Minister of State (Minister for Investment)
Lab
Department: Department for Business and Trade
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Lords HLWS269
NCA workforce pay and allowances
My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The twelfth report of the National Crime Agency Remunera...
Made: 2026-07-15
Lord Hanson of Flint
Lord Hanson of Flint
The Minister of State, Home Office
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Lords HLWS268
Government update on Progress in responding to the Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 report
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Preet Kaur Gill MP) has made the following statement:I am today updating the House on the Government’s progress in responding to the...
Made: 2026-07-15
Baroness Merron
Baroness Merron
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women's Health and Mental Health
Lab
Department: Department of Health and Social Care
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