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Mentions of the inquiry in parliamentary proceedings, drawn from Hansard, most recent first.

Written Ministerial Statement16 Jul 2026 · House of Lords
Initial Response to the Cranston Inquiry
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill · Labour → Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at l...
Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement.On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at l... Read full answer →
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Written Ministerial Statement16 Jul 2026 · House of Commons
Initial Response to the Cranston Inquiry
Heidi Alexander · Labour → Department for Transport
On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at least 30 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. Government has today published an interim response to the re...
Department for Transport
On 5 February 2026 Sir Ross Cranston published the Cranston Inquiry’s report into the tragic events of November 2021 when at least 30 people died attempting to cross the Channel in a small boat. Government has today published an interim response to the re... Read full answer →
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Written Question19 May 2026 · House of Commons
Cranston Inquiry
Joe Robertson · Conservative → Department for Transport
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the final financial report of the Cranston Inquiry will be published.
Department for Transport
The final financial report will be published this year once the process of closing the Inquiry has concluded, including transfer of files to The National Archives. Read full answer →
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Written Question13 Apr 2026 · House of Commons
Cranston Inquiry: Expenditure
Mike Wood · Conservative → Department for Transport
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2025 to Question 70519 on Public Inquiries, what has been the total cost to the public purse to date of the Cranston inquiry.
Department for Transport
The Cranston Inquiry’s annual and quarterly financial reports are available on the Inquiry website. A final financial report will be published in due course. Read full answer →
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Hansard Debate25 Mar 2026 · House of Lords
Small Boat Deaths: Cranston Inquiry Report
Lords Chamber
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Written Question25 Mar 2026 · House of Commons
Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
Peter Prinsley · Labour → Home Office
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help implement the recommendations of the Cranston inquiry to help prevent avoidable deaths in the channel.
Home Office
The loss of life from the fatal incident of 23/24 November 2021 was an appalling tragedy, and our thoughts remain with the survivors, the victims and loved ones who suffered as a result.The response to the Cranston Inquiry report is being led by the Depar... Read full answer →
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Written Ministerial Statement5 Feb 2026 · House of Commons
Report of the Cranston Inquiry
Heidi Alexander · Labour → Department for Transport
On 24 November 2021 there was a tragic mass-casualty incident involving a small boat attempting to cross the Channel. On 9 November 2023 the then Secretary of State for Transport announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into th...
Department for Transport
On 24 November 2021 there was a tragic mass-casualty incident involving a small boat attempting to cross the Channel. On 9 November 2023 the then Secretary of State for Transport announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into th... Read full answer →
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Written Ministerial Statement5 Feb 2026 · House of Lords
Report of the Cranston Inquiry
Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill · Labour → Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement:On 24 November 2021 there was a tragic mass-casualty incident involving a small boat attempting to cross the Channel. On 9 Nov...
Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander), has made the following Ministerial Statement:On 24 November 2021 there was a tragic mass-casualty incident involving a small boat attempting to cross the Channel. On 9 Nov... Read full answer →
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Written Question18 Dec 2025 · House of Commons
Undocumented Migrants: English Channel
Mr Will Forster · Liberal Democrat → Home Office
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, given the forthcoming report of the Cranston Public Inquiry into the tragic loss of 27 lives in the English Channel in November 2021, has she undertaken a review of Channel operations, and the search
Home Office
It would be wrong to pre-empt the findings and recommendations of a public inquiry, but it should be noted that considerable improvements had been made in how UK authorities detect and respond to these dangerous, illegal and unnecessary crossing attempts ... Read full answer →
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Written Ministerial Statement11 Jan 2024 · House of Commons
Inquiry into the Channel Incident of November 24, 2021 (Cranston Inquiry)
Mr Mark Harper · Conservative → Department for Transport
On 09 November 2023 I announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into the circumstances of this tragic mass-casualty incident which resulted in at least 27 fatalities. My thoughts continue to be with the loved ones of those who d...
Department for Transport
On 09 November 2023 I announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into the circumstances of this tragic mass-casualty incident which resulted in at least 27 fatalities. My thoughts continue to be with the loved ones of those who d... Read full answer →
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Written Ministerial Statement11 Jan 2024 · House of Lords
Inquiry into the Channel Incident of November 24, 2021 (Cranston Inquiry)
Lord Davies of Gower · Conservative → Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement.On 09 November 2023 I announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into the circumstances of this tragi...
Department for Transport
My Right Honourable friend, the Secretary of State for Transport (Mr Mark Harper), has made the following Ministerial Statement.On 09 November 2023 I announced the establishment of an independent, non-statutory Inquiry into the circumstances of this tragi... Read full answer →
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Early Day Motion21 Jan 2019 · House of Commons
150TH ANNIVERSARY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH
Alison Thewliss · Scottish National Party
That this House celebrates the incredible legacy and creative genius of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; reflects on the year-long programme of events that took place in 2018 to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Charles Rennie Mackintosh; notes that highlights included the re-opening of the Will…
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Early Day Motion12 Sep 2018 · House of Commons
GRAND OPENING OF MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW
Alison Thewliss · Scottish National Party
That this House congratulates the Willow Tea Rooms Trust on the grand opening of Mackintosh at the Willow on 7 September in the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay; commends Celia Sinclair on her vision and efforts to save the Tea Rooms, restore them to their former glory and give them a s…
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