Written Statements

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Enter an MP's name to view all written statements they have submitted. Written statements in Parliament are directed to the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They are used to inform Members of Parliament about issues for which they are responsible. The Government uses written statements to inform MPs about their work, policy, and activities. These statements are typically used to put the day-to-day business of Government on the official record and in the public domain.

Commons HCWS1484
Improving Building Safety Systems in Higher-Risk Buildings and Beyond
An effective and efficient building control system underpins the fundamental safety of homes and communities across the country, built on the expertise of skilled professionals. Today I announce fu...
Made: 2026-03-26
Samantha Dixon
Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1483
Six-monthly Report on Hong Kong 1 July to 31 December 2025
The latest Six-monthly Report on the implementation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong was published today and is attached. It covers the period from 1 July – 31 December 2025. The ...
Made: 2026-03-26
Yvette Cooper
Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Lab
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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Commons HCWS1482
National Savings and Investment
On 18 December 2025, NS&I notified the Treasury of a failure to comprehensively trace accounts for some customers who passed away. The result of this failure is that not all savings were identified...
Made: 2026-03-26
Torsten Bell
The Minister for Pensions
Lab
Department: Treasury
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Commons HCWS1481
National Scheme of Delegation
Planning is principally a local activity, and the government recognise the vital role that planning committees play in ensuring that decisions about what to build and where are shaped by local comm...
Made: 2026-03-26
Matthew Pennycook
Minister of State for Housing and Planning
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1480
Fire Safety
Today, the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government launched a public consultation on proposals to establish a fire risk assessor (FRA) profession with consistently high levels of com...
Made: 2026-03-26
Samantha Dixon
Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1479
Firefighters’ Pension Scheme: Opt-out Contingent Decisions
In 2014 and 2015, the previous government reformed public service pension schemes. These reforms introduced ‘transitional protections’ that allowed members closest to retirement to remain in their ...
Made: 2026-03-26
Samantha Dixon
Minister for Building Safety, Fire and Democracy
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1478
Annual European Union Finances Statement
I am today laying before Parliament, “The European Union Finances Statement 2025: Statement on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement” (CP 1538). This is an annual publication; this year’s ...
Made: 2026-03-26
James Murray
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Lab
Department: Treasury
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Commons HCWS1477
Events at Orgreave
Today I am announcing the formal launch of the Orgreave Inquiry, a statutory public inquiry established under the Inquiries Act 2005, to investigate the events at the Orgreave Coking Plant on 18 Ju...
Made: 2026-03-26
Sarah Jones
The Minister of State for Policing and Crime
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS1476
UK preparations for the EU Entry/Exit System
In July 2024, this Government set out the steps we were taking to strengthen readiness for the European Union’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and to minimise disruption for journeys via the United Kingdo...
Made: 2026-03-26
Alex Norris
The Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS1475
Police Pension Scheme: Opt-out Contingent Decisions
In 2014 and 2015, the previous government reformed public service pension schemes. When the reforms were introduced, they provided ‘transitional protections’ which allowed members who were closer t...
Made: 2026-03-26
Sarah Jones
The Minister of State for Policing and Crime
Lab
Department: Home Office
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Commons HCWS1474
Outcomes of the 27 February 2026 local audit backstop
When this government took office in July 2024, one of its top priorities was to fix the broken local audit system it inherited, which was failing both local bodies and taxpayers alike. Determined t...
Made: 2026-03-26
Alison McGovern
Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness
Lab
Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Commons HCWS1473
Trail Hunting Consultation
My Noble Friend, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Baroness Hayman of Ullock), has made the following Written Statement today.Today we are launchin...
Made: 2026-03-26
Dame Angela Eagle
Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs
Lab
Department: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Commons HCWS1472
Energy Infrastructure Planning Projects
This Statement concerns three separate applications for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by:North Falls Offshore Wind Limited for offshore wind turbines approximately 24.5km fro...
Made: 2026-03-26
Martin McCluskey
Minister for Energy Consumers
Lab
Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Commons HCWS1471
Energy Infrastructure Planning – Botley West Solar Farm
This Statement concerns an application for development consent made under the Planning Act 2008 by Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) on behalf of SolarFive Ltd for the construction and operatio...
Made: 2026-03-26
Martin McCluskey
Minister for Energy Consumers
Lab
Department: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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Commons HCWS1470
British Council Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25
The British Council is an important international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities for the UK. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understandi...
Made: 2026-03-26
Chris Elmore
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Multilateral, Human Rights, Latin America and the Caribbean
Lab
Department: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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