Parliamentary Activity

Cranston Inquiry — 7 mentions in Parliament since Sep 2018

Written Ministerial Statement Lords
05 Feb 2026
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...

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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 →
Written Ministerial Statement Commons
05 Feb 2026
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...

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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 →
Written Question Commons
18 Dec 2025
Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

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

Government answer
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 →
Written Ministerial Statement Commons
11 Jan 2024
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...

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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 →
Written Ministerial Statement Lords
11 Jan 2024
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...

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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 →
Early Day Motion Commons
21 Jan 2019
150TH ANNIVERSARY CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH

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 Willow Tearooms on Sauchiehall Street, Miss Cranston's original tearooms and a major exhibition at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum; further notes that celebrations were widespread, with the Hunte...

Early Day Motion Commons
12 Sep 2018
GRAND OPENING OF MACKINTOSH AT THE WILLOW

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 sustainable future; notes the hard work and attention to detail in restoring Miss Cranston's tea rooms to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's 1903 designs; appreciates the involvement of the Princes Trust in...