Parliamentary Activity

COVID-19 Inquiry — 254 mentions in Parliament since Jul 2020

Early Day Motion Commons
16 Mar 2022
VAT on petrol and diesel

That this House observes with concern the ongoing increase in fuel prices across Scotland and the UK, with the cost of petrol and diesel in the UK hitting an all-time high; notes that the Government announced at the recent Autumn Budget that fuel duty rates will remain frozen at 57.95 pence per litre; highlights that drivers are charged a further 20 per cent in Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel including fuel duty, resulting in drivers effectively being double-taxed, with increased t...

Early Day Motion Commons
15 Mar 2022
Lancaster District Community and Voluntary Solutions

That this House congratulates Lancaster District Community and Voluntary Solutions on securing funding to continue its important work building and supporting communities across the Lancaster District; notes the crucial support that the charity offers to over 500 individuals and organisations in offering financial planning, training and capacity building for charities and voluntary sector leaders; welcomes the development of the Lancaster District Volunteer Centre which seeks to build resilien...

Written Question Commons
01 Feb 2022
Covid-19 Inquiry
Fleur Anderson Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the draft terms of reference for the covid-19 public inquiry will be published.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Baroness Heather Hallett DBE to chair the public inquiry into COVID-19. The inquiry will be established on a statutory basis, with formal powers, and will begin its work in Spring 2022.Draft terms of reference w... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
01 Feb 2022
Covid-19 Inquiry
Fleur Anderson Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the covid-19 public inquiry will formally commence.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Baroness Heather Hallett DBE to chair the public inquiry into COVID-19. The inquiry will be established on a statutory basis, with formal powers, and will begin its work in Spring 2022.Draft terms of reference w... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
01 Feb 2022
Covid-19 Inquiry
Fleur Anderson Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the inquiry into the Government's handling of the covid-19 pandemic has not started.

Government answer
Cabinet Office The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Baroness Heather Hallett DBE to chair the public inquiry into COVID-19. The inquiry will be established on a statutory basis, with formal powers, and will begin its work in Spring 2022.Draft terms of reference w... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
06 Jan 2022
Covid-19 Inquiry
Rachael Maskell Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he has taken to consult relevant stakeholders on the criteria for the Terms of Reference for the Covid-19 Public Inquiry; who was consulted; and when he plans

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May 2021, the Prime Minister confirmed that a public inquiry into Covid-19 will be established on a statutory basis, with formal powers, and that it will begin its work in Spring 2022.The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Baroness Heather Hall... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
24 Nov 2021
Coronavirus: Public Inquiries
Justin Madders Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the publication of the timetable for the covid-19 inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed that a public inquiry into COVID-19 will be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022. The Prime Minister has committed to appointing an independent ch... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
07 Sep 2021
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
Caroline Lucas Green Party → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make it his policy to include representatives from the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group in the membership of the inquiry commission into the respon

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed the public inquiry into COVID-19 will begin in Spring 2022. The Government recognises that it must engage and consult with bereaved families and others, before the terms of reference are finalised. The terms of refe... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Covid-19 Inquiry
Jack Dromey Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, which Minister is responsible for the covid-19 public inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed that a public inquiry into COVID-19 would be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022.Further details will be set out in due course. Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Coronavirus: Disease Control
Kim Johnson Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress has been made on establishing an inquiry into the Government's handling of the covid-19 outbreak; and whether the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice gro

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed the public inquiry into COVID-19 will begin in Spring 2022. The Government recognises that it must engage and consult with bereaved families and others, before the terms of reference are finalised. The terms of refe... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Coronavirus: Public Inquiries

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the impact of the covid-19 outbreak on cancer treatment and diagnosis will be included in upcoming covid-19 inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed to this House that a public inquiry into COVID-19 would be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022. Further details - including in respect of the inq... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice
Justin Madders Labour → Cabinet Office

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions he has had with the Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group on the launch of the covid-19 inquiry; and how that group will be represented during tha

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed the public inquiry into COVID-19 will begin in Spring 2022. The Government recognises that it must engage and consult with bereaved families and others, before the terms of reference are finalised. The terms of refe... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Coronavirus: Public Inquiries

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Government will include an analysis of Government strategy and messaging on people coming forward for cancer diagnosis and treatment during the covid-19 outbreak a

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed to this House that a public inquiry into COVID-19 would be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022. Further details - including in respect of the inq... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
03 Sep 2021
Coronavirus: Public Inquiries

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, if the Government will include an analysis of the median age and rate of cancer mortality compared to covid-19 mortality in the upcoming covid-19 inquiry.

Government answer
Cabinet Office On 12 May, the Prime Minister confirmed to this House that a public inquiry into COVID-19 would be established on a statutory basis, with full formal powers, and that it will begin its work in spring 2022. Further details - including in respect of the inq... Read full answer →
Written Question Commons
02 Jul 2020
Health and Safety Executive: Finance
Stephen Timms Labour → Department for Work and Pensions

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how much of the £14 million additional funding for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been (a) allocated by HSE and (b) allocated by HSE for additional inspection capacity.

Government answer
Department for Work and Pensions The government has made available up to an extra £14.2 million for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to support the provision of advice and regulatory activities. HSE has, to date, applied for and received £4m of this to establish an inbound COVID-19 ... Read full answer →