UK Parliament
Rt Hon James Cleverly MP

In Parliament

As a Secretary of State, James responds to debates and answers MPs’ questions.

Secretary of State for the Home Department

James was appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department on 13 November 2023.

He had served as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs since September 2022, having previously served as Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Europe at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Minister for Middle East and North Africa and as joint Minister of State in the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for International Development.

For details of his areas of responsibility visit his page on the Home Office section of the UK Government website.

In Parliament
James Cleverly highlights failure of previous Governments' efforts to digitise NHS records

James Cleverly highlights failure of previous Government’ efforts to digitise health records which has led to problems with storage of paper records.
James Cleverly rejects creation of Brexit quango

James Cleverly rejects amendments to the Article 50 Bill calling for a National Convention of representatives, as the British people have already made their views clear in the referendum and they should have the final say.
James Cleverly supports the Armed Forces Covenant

Speaking in a debate on the Armed Forces Covenant, James Cleverly highlights the need for servicemen and women to have the confidence that they will receive full support when they return to civilian life.
James Cleverly backs Article 50 Bill

James Cleverly backs the Bill to enable to Government to trigger Article 50 and formally start the process of leaving the EU.
James Cleverly calls for more support for self-employed

James Cleverly calls for more support for self-employed to become employers and hire their first member of staff.
James Cleverly backs Government on Trident nuclear missile testing

James Cleverly backs the Defence Secretary on his decision not to release information that could jeopardise the security of the UK’s independent nuclear deterrent as it is not in the public or national interest to discuss these operations openly.
James Cleverly welcomes railway reforms and focus on passengers

James Cleverly welcomes railway reforms that will bring together train operating companies and Network Rail to provide a better service for commuters in Braintree.
Foreign Office Questions

James Cleverly highlights the importance of building a good working relationship with the incoming Presidency of the United States.
James Cleverly seeks assurances over future of activities on MOD Wethersfield site

Following the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement on the Defence Estate, James Cleverly asks him about the future of MOD Wethersfield and seeks assurances for the future of high-tech security businesses, air cadet flying and the headquarters and training functions of the Ministry of Defence police.