Information between 27th December 2024 - 16th January 2025
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15 Jan 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 342 |
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15 Jan 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 340 |
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15 Jan 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 341 Noes - 171 |
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15 Jan 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - View Vote Context Caroline Voaden voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 341 |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Foot and Mouth Disease
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (49 words) Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Local Government Reorganisation
Caroline Voaden contributed 1 speech (78 words) Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Children’s Social Media Accounts
Caroline Voaden contributed 3 speeches (1,312 words) Monday 13th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Caroline Voaden speeches from: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Caroline Voaden contributed 4 speeches (102 words) Wednesday 8th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for International Development |
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Health Professions: Ukraine
Asked by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) Monday 6th January 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure the recognition of overseas medical qualifications of Ukrainian refugees. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for setting standards that must be met by both domestic and international applicants wishing to be added to their registers to ensure registrants are safe to practise. A page has been published on GOV.UK specifically for Ukrainian refugees which aims to provide an overview of the processes required by specific healthcare professional regulators, and is available at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-in-healthcare-in-the-uk-homes-for-ukraine. The GMC provides help with fees associated with registration. Individuals can seek further information from the GMC’s website. It is our ambition that all Ukrainian refugees who are healthcare professionals in their home country and meet the standards required in the UK are able to achieve registration efficiently and use their skills within our National Health Service. |
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Domestic Abuse and Sexual Offences: Victim Support Schemes
Asked by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) Monday 13th January 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on steps to ensure sustainable funding is provided to local authorities for domestic abuse and sexual violence services. Answered by Jess Phillips - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) This Government has set out an ambition to halve violence against women and girls (VAWG) within a decade and will treat it as the national emergency that it is. We will deliver a cross-government, transformative approach, underpinned by a new VAWG Strategy published later this year. We are already driving forward activity which supports local government to tackle VAWG. The government has increased funding to local authorities to £160 million for 2025-26, an uplift of £30 million from the previous year, to provide further support in safe accommodation for domestic abuse survivors. The Home Office has confirmed a number of grants held for the next financial year (2025-26) with charities supporting victims of VAWG. We have sought to protect frontline services and give them certainty, so they can plan ahead effectively. Furthermore, the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 will, once in force, require local policing bodies, local authorities, and integrated care boards to collaborate in relation to the commissioning of certain victim support services, and to prepare and publish a joint commissioning strategy for victims of domestic abuse in their area. This strategy will be informed by a joint needs assessment. |
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Monday 27th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2025 Preventing sudden deaths from undiagnosed heart conditions 14 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with concern that at least 12 young people die each week in the UK from undiagnosed heart conditions, often without symptoms; highlights that these conditions can often be detected through simple electrocardiogram screenings; calls for greater awareness of cardiac health in schools, universities and grassroots sports, … |
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Friday 24th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 29th January 2025 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 30 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House commemorates Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which has just passed; celebrates the progress the UK has made in routine cervical screening, known as smear tests, for women and HPV vaccinations for young girls and boys; remains committed to increasing the uptake of cervical screening as well as HPV … |
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Thursday 23rd January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 Publication of fuel court prices 19 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House calls on the Government to commit to the pump watch petrol price comparison platform, as recommended by the Competition and Markets Authority. |
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Thursday 23rd January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House acknowledges the inadequate rail services in rural areas such as those on the Salisbury to Exeter railway line, which serves West Dorset constituency; calls on the Government to act on the analysis and recommendations of the Connecting South West England Report from Greengauge 21 on much-needed electrification … |
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Thursday 23rd January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 20 signatures (Most recent: 27 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot) That this House believes there needs to be a proper independent parking regulator, with appropriate powers to regulate fees, enforcement and appeals. |
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Wednesday 22nd January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Friday 24th January 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House acknowledges the persistent road safety challenges in rural areas such as West Dorset, including large potholes, poor visibility, and narrow, winding roads shared by cars, lorries, buses, cyclists, and horse riders; calls on the Government to prioritise community-based road safety improvements and implement safety measures in new … |
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Tuesday 21st January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Benefits of outdoor education to children’s wellbeing 33 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the significant benefits of outdoor education to children’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing; calls on the Secretary of State for Education to undertake a review into these benefits within six months of the passing of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill; further urges the Secretary of State to … |
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Tuesday 21st January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 Provision of residential outdoor education for children in kinship care 32 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the unique challenges faced by children in kinship care and the vital role outdoor education plays in fostering self-esteem and developing essential life skills; calls on local authorities to take such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that children living in kinship care receive at … |
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Tuesday 21st January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House is deeply concerned by the recent flooding across the UK and the devastating impact this has had on communities, businesses and transport routes; recognises the particular tragedy of instances where members of the public have lost their lives as a result of flooding and severe weather; notes … |
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Friday 17th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 20th January 2025 28 signatures (Most recent: 29 Jan 2025) Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House recognises Blue Monday and that January can be a particularly difficult month for those struggling with their mental health and wellbeing; commemorates the work of charities such as Samaritans for all their hard work around the year and around the clock in supporting vulnerable people and for … |
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Wednesday 8th January Caroline Voaden signed this EDM on Thursday 9th January 2025 Protecting children from sexual abuse 57 signatures (Most recent: 23 Jan 2025)Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House believes that no child should ever be subjected to sexual abuse or exploitation; recognises that any perpetrators must face the full force of the law; emphasises that to fully deliver justice for survivors, steps must be taken at all levels of Government to better protect children from … |
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries)
2 speeches (1,695 words) 1st reading Wednesday 15th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: James MacCleary (LD - Lewes) to the House.Question put and agreed to.Ordered,That James MacCleary, Tom Gordon, Siân Berry, Caroline Voaden - Link to Speech |
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Children’s Social Media Accounts
61 speeches (19,673 words) Monday 13th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Science, Innovation & Technology Mentions: 1: Scott Arthur (Lab - Edinburgh South West) Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) is right to question the motives of the social media companies - Link to Speech 2: Ben Obese-Jecty (Con - Huntingdon) Members for Sunderland Central and for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) spoke about the refusal of social - Link to Speech |
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Thursday 16th January 2025
Special Report - 2nd Special Report - Delivering effective financial education: Government Response Education Committee Found: Conservative; Central Suffolk and North Ipswich) Dr Marie Tidball (Labour; Penistone and Stocksbridge) Caroline Voaden |
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Thursday 16th January 2025
Special Report - 1st Special Report - Teacher recruitment, training and retention: Government Response Education Committee Found: Conservative; Central Suffolk and North Ipswich) Dr Marie Tidball (Labour; Penistone and Stocksbridge) Caroline Voaden |
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Jan. 16 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 16 January 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Munira Wilson Lisa Smart Caroline Voaden Wendy Chamberlain Manuela Perteghella Steff Aquarone |
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Jan. 15 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 15 January 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Munira Wilson Lisa Smart Caroline Voaden Wendy Chamberlain Manuela Perteghella Steff Aquarone |
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Jan. 14 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 14 January 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: New Amendment: NC2 _NC1 Munira Wilson Lisa Smart Caroline Voaden Wendy Chamberlain Manuela Perteghella |
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Jan. 13 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 January 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Munira Wilson Lisa Smart Caroline Voaden Wendy Chamberlain Manuela Perteghella Steff Aquarone |
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Jan. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 January 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC1 Munira Wilson Lisa Smart Caroline Voaden Wendy Chamberlain Manuela Perteghella Steff Aquarone |
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Tuesday 28th January 2025 9:15 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Solving the SEND Crisis At 10:00am: Oral evidence Ms Katie Ghose - CEO at Kids Imogen Morgan - Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Contact Amanda Allard - Director at Council for Disabled Children At 11:00am: Oral evidence Tania Tirraoro - Co-Director at Special Needs Jungle Ltd Jo Harrison - Director and Co-Chair at National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) Mrs Hayley Harding - Founder at Let Us learn Too Agnes Agyepong - CEO and founder at Global Black Maternal Health View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 28th January 2025 9:15 a.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 28th January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 7th January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) At 10:00am: Oral evidence Sir Martyn Oliver - His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) Lee Owston - National Director for Education at Ofsted Yvette Stanley - National Director for Regulation and Social Care at Ofsted View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Work of the Department for Education At 10:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP - Secretary of State at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 21st January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 15th January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Work of the Department for Education At 10:00am: Oral evidence Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP - Secretary of State at Department for Education Susan Acland-Hood - Permanent Secretary at Department for Education View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 21st January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children’s social care At 10:00am: Oral evidence Anna Edmundson - Head of Policy and Public Affairs at National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Lynn Perry MBE - Chief Executive at Barnardo’s Claire Throssell MBE - Survivor of Domestic Abuse, Public Speaker, Ambassador for Women's Aid and IDAS At 11:00am: Oral evidence Annie Hudson - Chair at Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel Andy Smith - President at Association of Directors of Children’s Services (ADCS) Rob Williams - Senior Policy Advisor at National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 7th January 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The work of the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) At 10:00am: Oral evidence Sir Martyn Oliver - His Majesty’s Chief Inspector at the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) View calendar |
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Tuesday 28th January 2025 9:15 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Solving the SEND Crisis At 10:00am: Oral evidence Ms Katie Ghose - CEO at Kids Amanda Allard - Director at Council for Disabled Children Miss Imogen Steele - Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Contact At 11:00am: Oral evidence Tania Tirraoro - Co-Director at Special Needs Jungle Ltd Jo Harrison - Director and Co-Chair at National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF) Mrs Hayley Harding - Founder at Let Us learn Too Agnes Agyepong - CEO and founder at Global Black Maternal Health View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children's wellbeing and School Bill At 10:00am: Oral evidence Kate Anstey - Head of Education Policy at Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Dr Rebecca Montacute - Head of Research and Policy at Sutton Trust Lindsey MacDonald At 10:45am: Oral evidence Paul Tarn - CEO at Delta Academies Trust Sam Freedman - Senior Fellow at The Institute for Government Daniel Kebede - General Secretary at National Education Union (NEU) At 11:30am: Oral evidence Thomas Brooke - Joint interim Chief School Adjudicator at Office of the Schools Adjudicator Clare Canning - Head of Centre at Broadleaf Witness name to be confirmed (tbc) - TBC at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children's wellbeing and School Bill At 10:00am: Oral evidence Kate Anstey - Head of Education Policy at Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Dr Rebecca Montacute - Head of Research and Policy at Sutton Trust Lindsey MacDonald At 10:45am: Oral evidence Paul Tarn - CEO at Delta Academies Trust Sam Freedman - Senior Fellow at The Institute for Government Daniel Kebede - General Secretary at National Education Union (NEU) At 11:30am: Oral evidence Thomas Brooke - Joint interim Chief School Adjudicator at Office of the Schools Adjudicator Clare Canning - Head of Centre at Broadleaf Councillor Bev Craig - Leader, Manchester City Council and Vice Chair at Local Government Association (LGA) View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 9:30 a.m. Education Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Children's wellbeing and School Bill At 10:00am: Oral evidence Kate Anstey - Head of Education Policy at Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) Dr Rebecca Montacute - Head of Research and Policy at Sutton Trust Lindsey MacDonald At 10:45am: Oral evidence Paul Tarn - CEO at Delta Academies Trust Sam Freedman - Senior Fellow at The Institute for Government Daniel Kebede - General Secretary at National Education Union (NEU) At 11:30am: Oral evidence Thomas Brooke - Joint interim Chief School Adjudicator at Office of the Schools Adjudicator Councillor Bev Craig - Leader, Manchester City Council and Vice Chair at Local Government Association (LGA) Clare Canning - Head of Centre at Broadleaf Home Ed Co-operative View calendar - Add to calendar |
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29 Jan 2025
Further Education and Skills Education Committee (Select) Submit Evidence (by 7 Mar 2025) The further education sector is currently navigating a series of reforms and challenges. In this inquiry the Education Committee will explore these issues and other pressures currently facing the further education sector, including the pay gap between school and college teachers, maths and English GCSE resits, students’ mental health. |