Written Ministerial Statements
Formal statements made by UK government ministers to Parliament.
3,440 statements
Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules
My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship (Seema Malhotra) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My rt hon Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a Statement of Changes ...
Development consent decision extension
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Louise Haigh), has made the following Ministerial Statement.This statement confirms that it is necessary to extend the deadline for a decision on the application by Tritax Symmetry (Hinckle...
National Security & Investment Act - Annual Report
My Right Honourable friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the Rt Hon. Pat McFadden MP, has today made the following statement:I am today laying before Parliament the Annual Report covering the operation of the National Security and Investment (...
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago
My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (David Lammy), has today made the following statement:Following the meeting between the Prime Minister, my Rt Hon Friend the Member for Holborn and St Pan...
Water (Special Measures) Bill
My honourable friend, the Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy MP, has made the following Written Statement.On 4 September, the Government introduced the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament to deliver on our manifesto commitment to put wate...
UK response to the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System
I want to update the House on the work by the UK Government to maintain border fluidity with the European Union throughout the implementation of the new Entry/Exit System, ensuring UK nationals and residents can continue to access European destinations ef...
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act 2023
I wish to provide an update to the House on the Government’s approach to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (‘the Act’). The Government has today written to the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal to formally abandon all its g...
Death Certification Reform and the Introduction of Medical Examiners
My Hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) (Baroness Merron) has made the following Written Statement:I wish to inform the House of the Government’s plan to continue with the reform to death certification and i...
HM Treasury update
The government is committed to addressing unfairness in the tax system and raising revenue for public services by closing loopholes and tackling tax avoidance. The government is setting out next steps on its priority tax commitments to allow for technical...
Civil Service Update
I am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the senior civil service (SCS) for 2024-25.The Government received the SSRB’s 2024 report on 17 June 2024. This is being lai...
National Crime Agency Workforce Update
I am today announcing the government’s decision on pay for the National Crime Agency (NCA) for 2024/25.The government received the NCA Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB) tenth report on pay for NCA officers designated with operational powers at grades lowe...
Teachers Update
This government is committed to delivering the best life chances for all children and young people. But we can only achieve our goal by working in partnership with our wonderful teachers. They have guided learners through turbulent times, and I value thei...
Police Workforce Update
The tenth report of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) was published today. The Body considered the pay and allowances for police officers up to and including the chief superintending ranks in England and Wales. The 46th report of Senior Salaries ...
Armed Forces Update
I am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay for the Armed Forces for 2024-25. Our Armed Forces are vital to protecting the nation, supporting our allies, and meeting operational commitments. The Government recognises that our Service personnel ...
Prison Workforce and Judiciary Update
I am today confirming the Government’s decision on pay awards for both prison staff and the judiciary. Prison Service Pay Award 2024/25Having carefully considered the 14 recommendations made by the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB) for the 2024/25 pa...
0.7 per cent of GNI on ODA target 2023
The FCDO’s Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24, published today, reports that in 2023, on a provisional basis, the United Kingdom did not meet its target to spend the equivalent of 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assista...
NHS Update
Today I am accepting the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB), the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration (DDRB) and the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB). This means 1.5 million NHS staff in England will receive a significant ...
NHS Workforce Update
I am pleased to be able to inform the House that today, 29 July 2024, I have made a formal offer on pay for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years to the British Medical Association’s (BMA) Junior Doctors Committee (JDC) for doctors and dentists in train...
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Update
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade has today made the following statement.The UK is the world's 4th largest exporter with exports worth £855 billion. British businesses have unique strengths which are admired...
UK response to the implementation of the European Entry/Exit System
My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Immigration and Citizenship (Seema Malhotra) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I want to update the House on the work by the UK Government to maintain border fluidity wi...
Death Certification Reform and the Introduction of Medical Examiners
I wish to inform the House of the Government’s plan to continue with the reform to death certification and introduce a statutory medical examiner system on 9 September 2024. By law, all deaths will become subject to either a medical examiner’s scrutiny or...
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy & Reconciliation) Act 2023
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn) has today made the following statement:I wish to provide an update to the House on the Government’s approach to the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (...
Civil Service Update
My Honourable friend, the Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, Georgia Gould MP, has today made the following statement:I am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on p...
Armed Forces Upadate
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement: I am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay for the Armed Forces for 2024-25. Our Armed Forces are vital to protec...
Teachers Update
My Right Honourable Friend, The Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities ( Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson), has made the following statement.This government is committed to delivering the best life chances for all children and you...