Engagements

In a statement delivered in the House of Commons, the minister began by congratulating the Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their support staff for their outstanding achievements so far. The minister then addressed the tragic incident that occurred in the Channel, describing it as shocking and deeply tragic, and expressing the House's thoughts being with those who lost their lives and their families. The minister emphasized the need for a renewed determination to end this situation. The minister then turned to the Grenfell Tower inquiry, stating that the chair of the inquiry, Sir Martin Moore-Bick, has published the inquiry's phase 2 report. The minister acknowledged that the thoughts of the whole House will be with the bereaved, the survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and the residents in the immediate community. The minister informed the House that a statement on the matter will be made shortly after Prime Minister's Questions. The minister also mentioned having had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others earlier in the day, and that further such meetings are scheduled later. The minister concluded by reiterating their duties in the House.