Parliamentary Activity

Cranston Inquiry — 11 mentions in Parliament since Sep 2018

Written Question Commons
19 May 2026
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.

Government answer
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 →
Written Question Commons
13 Apr 2026
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.

Government answer
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 →
Written Question Commons
25 Mar 2026
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.

Government answer
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 →
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...

Full statement
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...

Full statement
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 →
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...