Written Ministerial Statements
Formal statements made by UK government ministers to Parliament.
3,440 statements
Operation of the UK’s Counter-Terrorist Asset Freezing Regime: 1 January 2020 to 31 March 2020
My honourable friend the Economic Secretary to the Treasury (John Glen) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement.Under the Terrorist Asset-Freezing etc. Act 2010 (TAFA 2010), the Treasury is required to prepare a quarterly report regardi...
Coronavirus update
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Matt Hancock) has made the following written statement:As set out by the Prime Minister in Parliament on 22 September, the Covid-19 infection rate is rising across the country. It is now ...
Loot Box Call for Evidence Launch
I am today launching a call for evidence on loot boxes in video games. I want to understand fully the existing research and concerns around loot boxes including any evidence of links to gambling-like behaviour and problem gambling amongst young people. Th...
Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
The fourth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee will take place on 28 September 2020 in Brussels, with delegations attending in person and by video conference.The meeting will be co-chaired by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rt Ho...
Loot Box Call for Evidence Launch
My Honourable Friend the Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Caroline Dinenage MP, has made the following Statement: I am today launching a call for evidence on loot boxes in video games. I want to understand fully the existing research and concern...
Meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for Cabinet Office (Michael Gove), has today made the following Written Statement:The fourth meeting of the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee will take place on 28 September 2020 ...
Modern Slavery
Today the Government has published its response to the Transparency in Supply Consultation. A copy of the Government response will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses and it will also be published on Gov.UK. The landmark transparency provisions in t...
Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with the US: Update
My Rt Hon Friend the Secretary of State for International Trade (Liz Truss MP) has today made the following statement.The fourth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 8 September to 18 September 2020.There were 29 sessions h...
Government Equalities Office Update
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Minister for Women and Equalities (Elizabeth Truss), has today made the following Written Statement:Response to Gender Recognition Act (2004) consultationToday, I am announcing the Government’s response to the consultation on the Ge...
Modern Slavery
My hon Friend the Parliamentary under Secretary of State for Safeguarding (Victoria Atkins) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:Today the Government has published its response to the Transparency in Supply Consultation. A copy of th...
Launching a review of the Police and Crime Commissioner model
I wish to set out to the House details of a review into the role of Police and Crime Commissioners. The Government’s manifesto committed to strengthening the accountability of PCCs and expanding their role. Police and Crime Commissioners were introduced i...
Machinery of Government
I am making this statement to bring to the House’s attention the following Machinery of Government change.Government use of dataResponsibility for government use of data has transferred from the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) to the...
Consultation on 2025 UK Border Strategy
When the Transition Period with the European Union concludes at the end of this year, we will leave the Single Market and Customs Union. As we embark on a new chapter for this country, we have the opportunity to design a future border that delivers maximu...
London Croughton Annex
I informed the House on 20 December that I had instructed my officials to discuss with the United States a revision of the immunity arrangements at the Croughton Annex for US personnel and their families, following the road collision of 27 August 2019 in ...
UK Anti-Corruption Strategy – Year 2 Update
Today, I am publishing the second annual Update on the UK Anti-Corruption Strategy 2017-2022. The government is committed to providing an annual written update to parliament on progress. The UK Anti-Corruption Strategy provides a framework to guide Govern...
Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa and Suspension of Extradition Treaty with Hong Kong
The decision of the Chinese Government to impose its national security legislation on Hong Kong is a matter of deep regret to this Government. This legislation and its strict implementation constitutes a clear breach of the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declara...
Supporting the deployment of 5G and extending mobile coverage – Planning Update
Widespread, reliable mobile connectivity is essential for people and businesses. That is why the government has agreed a £1 billion Shared Rural Network deal with the UK’s mobile network operators to extend 4G mobile geographical coverage to 95% of the UK...
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Annual Report and Accounts 2019 – 2020
I am today, along with my Right Honourable Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, (Jesse Norman), publishing the 2019-20 annual report and accounts for the Independent Office for Police Conduct [HC 511]. This will be laid before the House and pub...
Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme 2020
Today, I am laying before Parliament a Departmental Minute setting out the details of a contingent liability that the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government intends to incur under the Infrastructure (Financial Assistance) Act 2012. The cont...
Public Bodies 2019 and Public Appointments Data Report 2019
My noble Friend, the Minister of State for the Cabinet Office (Lord Agnew of Oulton) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am pleased to announce the publication of Public Bodies 2019 and the Public Appointments Data Report 2019 and will ...
Launching a review of the Police and Crime Commissioner model
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and the Fire Service (Kit Malthouse) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I wish to set out to the House details of a review into the role of Police and Crime Commissioners. The...
Consultation on 2025 UK Border Strategy
My Rt Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Rt Hon Michael Gove MP), has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:When the Transition Period with the European Union concludes at the end of this year, we will leave the Single...
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Annual Report and Accounts 2019 – 2020
My hon Friend the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and the Fire Service (Kit Malthouse) has today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:I am today, along with my Right Honourable Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, (Jesse Norma...
Machinery of Government
My Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister has made the following statement: Machinery of Government I am making this statement to bring to the House's attention the following Machinery of Government change.Government use of dataResponsibility for government use...
Register of Beneficial Owners of Overseas Entities Update
The United Kingdom has a reputation as a good place to do business. Our high corporate standards and market transparency give people trust and confidence in our markets. We recognise that knowing whom you are really doing business with improves confidence...