Everything tagged: ministers

Natural England announces changes to three general licences

Natural England announces changes to three general licences for controlling specific wild bird species. Winners from this year’s prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise announced to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s …

News 21st March 2025 


Parliamentary debates

These are adjournment debates and balloted debates. More Watch a Lords debate live Watch a Commons debate live Debates information on the Parliament website Ajournment debates information on the Parliament …

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office) 


Written ministerial statements (WMS)

Used to: notify Parliament of a major policy change that is not serious enough to merit an oral statement launch important documents The text of the statement is printed in …

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office) 


Oral ministerial statements

When ministers make a major policy announcement, they have a duty to inform Parliament as early as possible. Oral statements may be made after oral questions on each day Parliament …

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office) 


Minister briefings

Assume that ministers require briefing for all meetings, visits and engagements unless told otherwise by Private Office. Briefings prepare ministers for meetings or engagements. They cover: information on who they will …

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office) 


Meetings with ministers

Get the most out of your meeting with effective preparation; you’ll find the session extremely interesting and rewarding.  Ask Private Office beforehand any questions you might have about the meeting, …

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office) 


Get something in a minister’s diary

Ministers get a large number of invitations for meetings, speaking engagements and other events. Give clear, informed advice on what is and isn’t a priority.

Task (Category: Ministers and Private Office)