Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of the Government Response to the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report Public Inquiries: Enhancing public trust

10 February 2025 · Cabinet Office

Proposed by Nick Thomas-Symonds Lab Torfaen

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

View on Parliament.uk

At a glance

Key points

  • The Government has published its response to the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report on enhancing public trust in public inquiries.
  • The minister intends to conduct a wider review of the policy and operational framework around public inquiries.
  • The minister will provide an update to Parliament at a later date.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the publication of the Government's response to the House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report on enhancing public trust in public inquiries.

Action requested

The minister announces an intention to conduct a wider review of the policy and operational framework around public inquiries, following the committee's recommendations for improvements in efficiency, effectiveness, transparency, and accountability. The minister will provide an update to Parliament at a later date.

Key facts

  • House of Lords Statutory Inquiries Committee report titled 'Public Inquiries: Enhancing public trust'.
  • The committee considered inquiries established under the Inquiries Act 2005.
  • The Government intends to conduct a wider review of the policy and operational framework around public inquiries.
▸ Assessment & feedback
Summary accuracy