Written Ministerial Statements

Support for Young People

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.Today I am announcing the expansion of the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Ski...

Safeguarding in DWP

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.I wish to update the House on the actions my department has taken following the conclusion of the safeguarding r...

Armed Forces Day National Event 2026

I wish to inform the House that Rushmoor Borough Council has been selected to host the Armed Forces Day National Event in 2026.Aldershot and Farnborough have a long and proud history with our military and are often referred to as the home of the British A...

Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework

I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (AV) Act 2024 and kickstart economic growth. Self-driving vehicles have the potential to increase opportunities and break down barrier...

Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support

I am announcing today the launch of an Independent Review into Prevalence and Support for Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism.Over the last decade, there has been progress in reducing stigma and an increase in public awareness of mental health condi...

Devolution Priority Programme

My Right Honourable Friend the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Steve Reed MP) has today made the following statement:Devolution is a critical lever for delivering growth and prosperity for local communities – through brin...

Consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The Government is committed to giving the police the tools, clarity and the confidence they need to keep the public safe in...

FIFA Men’s Football World Cup 2026: Licensing Hours

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 launch a consultation on extending licensing hours in England and Wales for the semi-finals and final of th...

Developing the Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework

My Honourable Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary for Transport (Simon Lightwood) has made the following Ministerial Statement.I wish to provide the House with an update on further steps the government is taking to implement the Automated Vehicles (...

Mental Health Conditions, Autism and ADHD Prevalence and Support

My Rt Hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting MP) made the following Statement:I am announcing today the launch of an Independent Review into Prevalence and Support for Mental Health Conditions, ADHD and Autism.Over th...

Introduction of a National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism

The impact of terrorism is deep and enduring, changing the lives of victims and their loved ones in a moment. Families and communities have suffered immeasurable loss, grief, and physical and emotional harm from terrorist acts. It is crucial they receive ...

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

I can today announce to the House that the government is taking the next step in delivering a flagship intervention of the Industrial Strategy, by launching a consultation to seek stakeholders’ views on the proposed approach and eligibility for the new Br...

CPTPP Update

On 20 and 21 November, I attended the ninth meeting of the Commission of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Melbourne, Australia, where a number of issues were considered by CPTPP Ministers. Please see the...

The UK’s 2025 Critical Minerals Strategy

Today the Government has published its new Critical Minerals Strategy.Growth is the number one mission of this government, and the modern Industrial Strategy is central to that mission. This Critical Minerals Strategy follows on from the June publication ...

New Measures Harnessing AI to Deliver National Renewal and Boost Jobs, Growth and Innovation Across the UK

This Government is announcing thousands more jobs and billions of pounds of inward investment, in a huge vote of confidence in the UK. We are committed to making the UK a world leading destination for developing and deploying AI as part of our number one ...

Palliative Care and End of life care

I am delighted to announce to the House today that the Government is developing a Palliative Care and End of Life Care Modern Service Framework for England, with a planned publication date of Spring 2026. This will be aligned with the ambitions set out in...

Cass Review

I am today updating the House on the Government’s efforts to provide better outcomes for children and young people with gender incongruence, in line with the recommendations of the Cass review.Children’s healthcare must always be led by evidence and medic...

Iraq Fatality Investigations

I wish to inform the House of publication of the latest report of the Iraq Fatalities Inspector, Dame Anne Rafferty, which I have laid before the House of Commons library today. I am grateful to Dame Anne and her team for the rigour and commitment they ha...

Media mergers

I wish to update the House on the sale of the Telegraph Media Group, following the recent withdrawal of the Redbird Capital Partners-led bid to acquire the title, and the news announced on Saturday 22 November that RedBird IMI has signed an agreement with...

NHS Prescription Charges

The Prime Minister has announced that NHS prescription charges in England will be frozen for a second successive year.This builds on wider government action as part of the Plan for Change to tackle the cost of living pressures and will save patients aroun...

Introduction of a National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism

My hon Friend the Minister of State for Security (Dan Jarvis) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:The impact of terrorism is deep and enduring, changing the lives of victims and their loved ones in a moment. Families and communities...

British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme

My hon Friend the Minister for Industry (Chris McDonald MP) has today made the following statement.I can today announce to the House that the government is taking the next step in delivering a flagship intervention of the Industrial Strategy, by launching...

CPTPP Update

My hon Friend The Minister of State (Chris Bryant MP) has today made the following statement.On 20 and 21 November, I attended the ninth meeting of the Commission of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in Melb...

The UK’s 2025 Critical Minerals Strategy

My hon Friend the Minister for Industry (Chris McDonald MP) has today made the following statement.Today the Government has published its new Critical Minerals Strategy.Growth is the number one mission of this government, and the modern Industrial Strateg...

New Measures Harnessing AI to Deliver National Renewal and Boost Jobs, Growth and Innovation Across the UK

I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made today in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, Rt Hon Liz Kendall MP.This Government is announcing thousands more jobs ...