Written Ministerial Statements

Round 7 of the negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 5 and 13 June 2025.Economic growth is our first mission in government and FTAs have an important role to play in achieving this. An e...

Reducing health inequalities in England

Today I am updating the House on steps the Government will take to ensure the NHS is playing its part in tackling deep and longstanding inequalities in our country.First, we are determined to better allocate funding to primary care providers in a way that...

Health and Safety Hazards in Social Housing: ‘Awaab’s Law’ and Electrical Safety Requirements

The government is clear that homes must, above all, be safe. Safety is non-negotiable, and landlords must take urgent action to respond to issues when they arise. We want housing providers to put the people who live in their homes at the heart of their mi...

Round 7 of the negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

My Rt Hon Friend the Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security (Douglas Alexander MP) has today made the following statement.The seventh round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in London between 5 ...

Introduction of self-sampling for under-screened individuals in cervical screening

I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation to allow screening providers to offer self-sampling kits to under-screened individuals in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme in England. The NHS C...

Victim Impact Statements in the Mental Health Tribunal (Section 21 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024)

I am pleased to announce that the Government has commenced another victim-related measure in the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024.Tomorrow, we will commence Section 21 of the Act, which will bring arrangements for victims of certain offenders detained under...

FCDO Services Ministerial Targets 2025-26

FCDO Services operates as a trading fund of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). I have set the following performance targets for 2025-2026:An in-year surplus before interest, tax and dividend;Achievement of the return on capital emplo...

Child Maintenance: Improving the Collection and Transfer of Payments – Government Response to Consultation

My Noble Friend the Minister of State (Minister for Lords) (The Baroness Sherlock OBE) has made the following Written Statement.I am pleased to inform the house that yesterday, the Government published their response to the Child Maintenance: improving th...

Simplified Local Leadership Structures

Today, on 24 June, I will update Parliament on the Government's ambitious plans to introduce legislation which will simplify governance arrangements for local authorities in England and to ensure local communities have the right mechanisms to engage with ...

Local Authority Governance

My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, I am updating Parliament on the Government's plans to review governance arrangements for local author...

Victim Impact Statements in the Mental Health Tribunal (Section 21 of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024)

My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones MP) has today made the following statement:"I am pleased to announce that the Government has commenced another victim-related measure in the Victims and Pr...

Introduction of self-sampling for under-screened individuals in cervical screening

My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (Ashley Dalton MP) made the following Statement:I would like to inform the House that I have accepted the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation to allow ...

FCDO Services Ministerial Targets 2025-26

My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Indo-Pacific (Catherine West MP) has today made the following statement:FCDO Services operates as a trading fund of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). I have set the...

Child Maintenance: Improving the Collection and Transfer of Payments – Government Response to Consultation

I am pleased to inform the house that yesterday, the Government published their response to the Child Maintenance: improving the collection and transfer of payments consultation. Releasing the response shows the Government’s commitment to reducing the num...

Simplified Local Leadership Structures

My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Local Government and English Devolution (Jim McMahon OBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, on 24 June, I will update Parliament on the Government's ambitious plans to introduce legislation whi...

Publication of the response to the consultation on the Codes of Practice related to Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 and Schedule 3 to the Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 17 March 2025, the Government initiated a consultation on the Codes of Practice related to Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2...

Security

My rt hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I have decided to proscribe Palestine Action under section 3 of the Terrorism Act 2000. A draft proscription order w...

London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt

My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Emma Reynolds) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Today marks the launch of the London Coalition on Sustainable Sovereign Debt. The Coalition, convened by the Sustainable...

NHS Maternity and Neonatal Services

My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:I am announcing today that I will be launching a national, independent investigation into maternity and neonatal care.Although pregnancy an...

Industrial Strategy: Creative Industries Sector Plan

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP:I am delighted to update the House on the publication of the Governm...

Online Safety – Super Complaints Mechanism

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, Baroness Jones of Whitchurch.Today, I am laying befor...

NHS Urgent and Emergency care plan 2025-2026

Today I am updating the House on the publication of our NHS Urgent and Emergency Care Plan for 2025/26. This plan sets out the key actions and milestones across 2025 and 2026 that will support the NHS across England to improve the timeliness and delivery ...

Reforms to the Taking Control of Goods Procedure

The Government is today announcing a balanced package of measures about the independent regulation of the enforcement sector and changes to the Taking Control of Goods procedure. These measures aim to protect those facing enforcement action, enable them t...

Contingencies Fund Advance: Independent Football Regulator

I would like to notify the House that the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has obtained approval for an advance from the Contingencies Fund of £3,470,000. The Independent Football Regulator is being set up in parallel to the passage of the Football...

Grassroots Sport Facilities

Grassroots sport has the power to bring people together, creating a healthier nation and increasing opportunities for communities across the UK. As part of the Government's Plan for Change, we are committed to supporting the growth of grassroots sport acr...