Written Ministerial Statements
Formal statements made by UK government ministers to Parliament.
3,440 statements
UK and Singapore Investment Treaty Negotiation
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Kemi Badenoch MP) has today made the following statement.The Government will shortly commence negotiations with Singapore to deliver a new, modern Investment Treaty. Negotiations build on the...
Hong Kong veterans’ settlement route
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Immigration (Robert Jenrick) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce that, from Autumn this year, eligible Hong Kong veterans of His Majesty’s Forces and their families...
Supporting people nearing the end of their lives
My honourable Friend, Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work (Tom Pursglove MP) has made the following Written Statement.The Government is committed to providing support to people who are nearing the end of their lives. For people in this ...
Northern Ireland: Security Update
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Chris Heaton-Harris) has today made the following statement:The threat level to Northern Ireland from Northern Ireland Related Terrorism is constantly monitored and is subject to a regular form...
Consultation on changes to Codes of Practice issued under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001
My rt hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Tom Tugendhat) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) contains a comprehensive package of measures designed to make the recovery of unlawfully held a...
Publication of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) interim annual strategy 2022-23
Alongside my hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business (Kevin Hollinrake), I am today publishing the Labour Market Enforcement Annual Strategy for 2022-23, submitted by the DLME Margaret Beels OBE. Th...
Local Government Update
Local councils play an essential role every day. They deliver core services, including to the most vulnerable citizens, they help shape our communities, and support local democracy. Where councils do not meet the high standards that we set for local gover...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update
Today, the department will publish the latest statistics on making backdated payments to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants who are affected by the KT&SH decision of the Upper Tribunal (UT). The release will be published at: List of upcoming re...
Update on the UK-Iraq Relationship on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Conflict in Iraq
My Noble Friend, the Minister of State for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations (Lord Ahmad) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The 20th March 2023 marks the twentieth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict ...
Levelling Up Update
Levelling up the United Kingdom is at the heart of our ambition as a Government. The Chancellor has announced a package of measures in his Budget which put power and money in the hands of our cities, towns, counties, and rural and coastal areas. Through t...
Health Update
I am pleased to be able to inform the House that today 16 March 2023, I have made a formal offer on pay for 2022-23 and 2023-24 to the unions representing staff on the Agenda for Change contract. The NHS Staff Council has discussed this offer and the Roya...
Publication of the Director of Labour Market Enforcement (DLME) interim annual strategy 2022-23
My hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Safeguarding (Sarah Dines) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Alongside my hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Enterprise, Markets and Small Busines...
Update on the UK-Iraq Relationship on the Twentieth Anniversary of the Conflict in Iraq
The 20th March 2023 marks the twentieth anniversary of the beginning of the conflict in Iraq. This anniversary is an opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who served in the conflict. At this time, we pay particular regard to those...
Local Government Update
My Honourable friend the Minister for Local Government and Building Safety (Lee Rowley MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Local councils play an essential role every day. They deliver core services, including to the most vulnerable c...
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Update
My honourable Friend, Minister of State for Disabled People, Health and Work, (Tom Pursglove MP) has made the following Written StatementToday, the department will publish the latest statistics on making backdated payments to Personal Independence Payment...
Levelling Up Update
My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (The Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Levelling up the United Kingdom is ...
New Loan Guarantees to Support Ukraine
Today, I have laid a Departmental Minute which describes a new liability the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) are undertaking to support the economic stability of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion in February 2022.It is normal practic...
Publication of the Health and Disability White Paper
I would like to update Hon and Rt Hon Members on the publication later today of Transforming Support: The Health and Disability White Paper. This White Paper is a significant milestone demonstrating this Government’s commitment to ensuring disabled people...
Publication of the Health and Disability White Paper
My Right Honourable Friend, the The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mel Stride MP) has made the following Written Statement.I would like to update Hon and Rt Hon Members on the publication later today of Transforming Support: The Health and Disa...
Review of the National Policy Statement for Ports
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement:The Government is committed to a strong planning regime for nationally significant infrastructure which properly takes into accoun...
Baseline Profit Rate for Single Source Defence Contracts 2023-24
My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Defence (Ben Wallace) has made the following written statement:I am today announcing that I have set the baseline profit rate for single source defence contracts at 8.29%, in line with the rate recommended ...
Local Authority Public Health Update
My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Primary Care and Public Health) (Neil O'Brien) has made the following written statement:Today I am publishing the Public Health Grant allocations to local authorities in England for 20...
Update on Building Safety
My Right Honourable friend the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations (The Rt Hon. Michael Gove MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:On 30 January 2023 the government p...
Machinery of Government
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement: On 7 February, I announced the creation of four new government departments: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero; the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; the D...
Cabinet Committees
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement: Cabinet Committees Today I am publishing an updated Cabinet Committee list. I have placed a copy of the new list in the Libraries of both Houses.