Written Ministerial Statements
Formal statements made by UK government ministers to Parliament.
3,440 statements
Cabinet Office Update
The UK has worked tirelessly to build our democratic system and values. In recent years, events across the world have demonstrated that sustaining and defending a flourishing democracy is increasingly important.Therefore, the Cabinet Office is coordinatin...
Foreign Affairs Council – 15 July 2019
I attended the Foreign Affairs Council (FAC) on 15 July. It was chaired by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HRVP), Federica Mogherini. The meeting was held in Brussels.Current AffairsThe High Represent...
Off-payroll Engagements
In 2012, HM Treasury implemented a set of rules which required departments’ most senior staff to be on payroll, and to seek assurance in relation to the tax arrangements of their long-term, high-paid contractors who are off-payroll. Reforms to IR35 off-pa...
National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 - Third Annual Report
Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the third annual report of the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). This also provides an annual update on the National Security Capability Review (NSCR). I will be...
Enforcement Update
Further to a Statement made by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice, Lucy Frazer MP, on 26 November 2018, I wanted to update the House on the Ministry of Justice’s review of the implementation of the enforcement agent reforms contained i...
Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
I am delighted to be able to announce a land mark 5-year settlement for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework. This deal will transform the role of community pharmacy and embed them as the first port of call for minor illness and health advice in E...
Combat Air Strategy Update
The Combat Air Strategy was launched a year ago on the opening day of the Farnborough Airshow, the birth place of aviation. It re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to the Combat Air sector, laying out a clear vision for our nation to remain at the lead...
UN Mission Update
Reflecting our continued commitment to multilateralism and international peace and security, the UK continues to support increased engagement in the Sahel under the Government's new strategic approach to Africa. We have committed to reinforcing our suppor...
Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (1 March 2019 to 31 May 2019)
Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of his TPI...
Announcement of the reappointment of the Chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD)
I am pleased to announce that Dr Owen Bowden-Jones has been reappointed to the ACMD both as a member and as its Chair. This re-appointment is for a 3-year term, beginning on 1st January 2020. Dr Bowden-Jones is an experienced clinician who provides assess...
Proposals to Support Families
In the Good Work Plan, the Government announced the largest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation and set out a series of ambitious reforms to ensure the UK leads the world in meeting the challenges of the changing world of work. Building on these re...
Prisons and Probation
Today I would like to update the House on prisons and probation following the Opposition day debate of 14 May 2019. Our prison and probation systems have faced challenges in recent years, with changes in population, changes in the nature of crimes being c...
Support for Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans
Our Armed Forces do an incredible job to protect us and our nation. They endure great hardships and separation from their loved ones, and they place themselves in harm’s way and bear the physical and mental scars of traumatic experiences. They are prepare...
HMRC Powers and Taxpayer Safeguards
Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have a vital purpose, to collect the tax revenue that pays for the UK’s public services and benefits system. The Government recognises that public trust is essential to a healthy and effective tax system. UK citi...
Communities update
On Saturday 20th July I published ‘By deeds and their results: How we will strengthen our communities and nation’.The document sets out the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s vision for stronger communities, explaining why communities...
Housing update
The housing landscape has fundamentally changed since the introduction of the Housing Act 1988 – an Act that covers both the social and the private rented sector, as well as providing the tenure framework for a number of other landlords. With one in five ...
Business Update
The Good Work Plan sets out the Government’s vision for the future of the UK labour market and how we will implement the Taylor Review recommendations. It forms an integral part of the modern Industrial Strategy and this Government’s long-term plan to boo...
Energy Update
On 27 June, the UK became the first major economy in the world to legislate to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Achieving this target will require significant changes in the way we produce, deliver and use energy. We will need to harness the power of inn...
Local government update
In my written statement of 1 November 2018 (HCWS 1058) to the House, I committed to set out in due course the specific circumstances in which I would be prepared to issue a formal invitation to councils under the Local Government and Public Involvement in...
Armed Forces' Pay Review Body Report 2019
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence (The Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. I am today announcing the Government’s decision on pay rises for the Armed Forces. The Armed Forces’ Pay Review Bo...
Business Update
Delivering on the Good Work PlanThe Good Work Plan sets out the Government’s vision for the future of the UK labour market and how we will implement the Taylor Review recommendations. It forms an integral part of the modern Industrial Strategy and this Go...
ECOFIN 09 July 2019
A meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) was held in Brussels on 09 July 2019. The UK was represented by Mark Bowman (Director General, International Finance, HM Treasury). The Council discussed the following:Early Morning SessionT...
Government’s Consultation on Measures to Reduce Health Related Job Loss
I would like to make the following statement on behalf of myself and Jackie Doyle Price MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Mental Health, Inequalities and Suicide Prevention in the Department for Health and Social Care.Today, my department...
Review of Inappropriate Behaviour in the Armed Forces
In April of this year a report was commissioned to look into inappropriate behaviour in the Armed Forces. Our Armed Forces are the pride of our nation, and have a hard-won reputation here, and across the world.The report which was undertaken by Air Chief ...
Serious Violence
On 1 April 2019 the Government published a consultation paper on a new legal duty to support a multi-agency approach to preventing and tackling serious violence.The consultation sought views on three options to support a multi-agency approach to preventin...