Monday, 18 March 2024
I have made a statement under Section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998 that, in my view, the provisions of the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Bill are compatible...
My Rt. Hon Friend, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care) (Andrea Leadsom MP), made the folllowing Written Statement: Between 5...
Vigorous and robust debate is at the heart of British democracy and is essential to its health. However, in recent years, elected representatives and other public figures have been subject to...
I am repeating the following Written Ministerial Statement made on 15 March 2024 in the other place by my Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lucy Frazer...
Today, the government will publish its third annual rural proofing report on gov.uk. The report, titled ‘Delivering Rural Opportunity’ examines the progress made in addressing the...
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and...
Today, I am using my powers in the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to direct the Mayor to review the London Plan. I have also announced planning support to boost housing delivery in the...
In October 2023, this Government announced The Plan for Drivers, setting out 30 measures that improve the experience of driving through smoother journeys; stopping unfair enforcement; easier...
Between 5 and 10 February the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) led the UK delegation at the tenth Conference of the Parties (COP10) of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention...
Vigorous and robust debate is at the heart of British democracy and is essential to its health. However, in recent years, elected representatives and other public figures have been subject to...
Written Ministerial Statements were introducted in late 2002 to stop the practice of having “planted” or “inspired” questions designed to elicit Government statements.
They are just that – statements on a particular topic by a Government Minister.