Written Ministerial Statements
Formal statements made by UK government ministers to Parliament.
3,440 statements
A Modern Youth Justice System - Foundations Fit For The Future
My honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards MP) has today made the following statement:"Today I have published a policy statement setting out the first stages of this Government’s plans to modernise and refor...
Police Covenant Annual Report
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that the first annual report for the Police Covenant under this Government, has today been laid be...
Double Contributions Convention with the Republic of India
My honourable friend the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Following the joint commitment made by the governments of the UK and India in a side letter agreement to the Comprehens...
Early Support Hubs update
My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:This year, the theme of Children and Young People’s Mental Health week is “This is My Place”, drawing important attention to children and y...
Support for the nursing workforce
My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:Today I am announcing a comprehensive package to recognise the value of the nursing profession. Nurses are essential to leading and deliver...
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme Levy 2025-26
The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (Levy) Regulations 2014 require active employers’ liability insurers to pay an annual levy, based on their relative market share, for the purpose of meeting the costs of the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS...
Publication of Government Response to the consultation on Capacity Market: proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units (CMUs)
I am tabling this statement to inform members of the publication of a consultation response relating to the Capacity Market (CM) titled ‘Government Response to consultation on proposal regarding locational changes of Capacity Market Units’. It sets out th...
Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone Designation and Delivery Update on the AI Opportunities Action Plan
Today I am updating the House on a number of developments: the designation of Lanarkshire as the UK’s newest AI Growth Zone, the establishment of the AI and the Future of Work Programme, the expansion of the AI upskilling programme, and progress on delive...
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 and support they deserve. Nearly a million young people ar...
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 criminal justice system.This Annual Statement sets out updated ...
Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998: Windsor Framework decision
On 2 February, I will be meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefcovic for this Government’s second meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee. As part of this important meeting, the UK and the EU will tak...
Consultation on Reform to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
My Honourable Friend, the Minister for Biosecurity, Borders and Animals, Baroness Hayman of Ullock, has made the following Written StatementWe are a country that cares deeply for animals, whether they are our pets and companions, our farmed animals, or ou...
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
I wish to provide an update to the House regarding the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (‘the Act’).The New Decade, New Approach deal which was instrumental to the restoration of the Northern Ireland Executive in 2020 (after a three year ...
Social and Affordable Housing Renewal: Progress Update
On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal and set out this plan to the House in a Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS771). Today, I am providing a progress update on the implementation of ...
Syria
Recent events in Syria have been deeply concerning, with violent clashes in Aleppo and across North-East Syria, mass displacement of civilians, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation. I wanted to update the House on the latest developments, and the ac...
Final Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27
My Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026-27 (HC 1638). The Report sets out the Home Secretary’s determination for 2026-27 of the aggregate amounts of grants that she proposes to...
Resetting the S106 system
The government has a manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation and to strengthen planning obligations to ensure new developments provide more affordable homes.Section 106 (S106) agreements ...
Consultation on Reform to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966
We are a country that cares deeply for animals, whether they are our pets and companions, our farmed animals, or our wildlife. Veterinary professionals play a vital role in safeguarding our high animal health and welfare standards, supporting animal disea...
Schedule 6B Northern Ireland Act 1998: Windsor Framework decision
My Right Honourable friend, the Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office, the Rt Hon. Nick Thomas-Symonds, has today made the following statement:On 2 February, I will be meeting with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security,...
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022
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 regarding the Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Act 2022 (‘the Act’).The New Decade, New Appr...
Social and Affordable Housing Renewal: Progress Update
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:On 2 July 2025, we published a five-step plan to kickstart a decade of social and affordable housing renewal and set out this...
Final Police Funding Settlement (England and Wales) 2026-27
My Hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:My Rt Hon Friend, the Home Secretary, has today laid before the House the Police Grant Report (England and Wales) 2026-27 (...
Syria
My Honourable Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan and Pakistan (Hamish Falconer MP) has today made the following statement:Recent events in Syria have been deeply concerning, with violent clashes in...
Resetting the S106 system
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook MP) has today made the following statement:The government has a manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generat...
Building Safety
My Honourable Friend the Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy (Samantha Dixon MBE MP) has today made the following statement:Today, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) moves from the Health and Safety Executive to become a new non-departmental...