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Helen Maguire

Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell

3,686 (6.8%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence)

(since September 2024)

Helen Maguire is not a member of any APPGs
Helen Maguire has no previous appointments


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Helen Maguire has voted in 13 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Luke Pollard (Labour (Co-op))
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
(3 debate interactions)
Caroline Nokes (Conservative)
(2 debate interactions)
Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Defence
(7 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(3 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Helen Maguire has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Helen Maguire

21st October 2024
Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 30th October 2024

Wixford village hall

Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House congratulates the Wixford Village Hall committee, volunteers, and residents of Wixford on the successful completion of their impressive rebuilding project, which has revitalised the historic hall into a modern, sustainable space for the benefit of the local community; recognises the significant efforts made by all involved in …
5 signatures
(Most recent: 30 Oct 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 4
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
22nd October 2024
Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Wednesday 30th October 2024

Outdoor education

Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access …
21 signatures
(Most recent: 1 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 13
Independent: 4
Green Party: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Helen Maguire, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Helen Maguire has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Helen Maguire has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

1 Bill introduced by Helen Maguire


A Bill to require specified educational institutions to develop and maintain a mental health policy; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Monday 21st October 2024
Next Event - 2nd Reading
Friday 6th December 2024
Order Paper number: 5
(Possibly be Debated)

Helen Maguire has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 5 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
12th Sep 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help increase the (a) availability and (b) affordability of childcare in Epsom and Ewell constituency.

It is the department’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving the life chances for every child and the work choices for every parent.

From September 2024, eligible working parents of children aged nine months and above can access 15 hours government funded childcare a week over 38 weeks a year. From September 2025, this will be extended so eligible working parents will be able to access 30 hours per week (over 38 weeks a year) for children from the age of 9 months to when they start school.

The government has committed to continue to roll out the expanded childcare entitlements for eligible working parents of children aged from nine months. The department is also growing the provision of wraparound before and after school provision of childcare for primary school children.

In 2024/25, the department expects to provide over £1.7 billion to support local authorities and providers to deliver the childcare expansion. In Surrey, the hourly rate for government funded childcare entitlements for 3 to 4 year olds is £6.77, which is an increase of 5.8%. For two year olds, this figure is £9.61 per hour and for under 2’s, £13.04 per hour.

The government has also committed to upgrading unused space in primary schools to create much needed places in 3,000 nurseries by working in partnership with all parts of the sector and local authorities.

In addition to the entitlements, parents may also be eligible for childcare support through Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit. Parents can check what childcare support they are entitled to via the Childcare Choices website.

The department has regular contact with each local authority in England about their sufficiency of childcare and any issues they are facing, including supporting them through its childcare delivery support contract where appropriate.

The government is committed to delivering a modern childcare system from the end of parental leave to the end of primary school, providing every child with a firm foundation which sets them up for life and ensures parents are able to work the jobs and hours they choose to effectively break down the barriers to opportunity for every family.

Stephen Morgan
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
30th Aug 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of SEND provision in (a) Epsom and Ewell constituency and (b) Surrey; and what steps she plans to take with Surrey County Council to help improve their delivery of SEND services.

Surrey had their Ofsted and Care Quality Commission Local Area special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) inspection in September 2023 which identified inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people with SEND. The report, published on 24 November 2023, included four areas for improvement.

The department’s regional team has put in place systems to track outcomes against the areas for improvement found by inspectors and the progress made by children and young people with SEND. Surrey County Council are committed to working closely with the department to improve services.

Surrey County Council entered into a Safety Valve agreement with the department in March 2022 with a view to addressing the effectiveness and financial sustainability of the local high needs system.

Catherine McKinnell
Minister of State (Education)
16th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has made an estimate of the number of armed forces veterans who will no longer be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment as a result of proposed changes to eligibility criteria.

We have made no such estimate and are not able to do so as we do not collect specific data on veterans over pension age receiving benefits and pensions.

Winter Fuel Payments will continue to be paid to pensioner households with someone receiving Pension Credit or certain other income-related benefits. They will continue to be worth £200 for eligible households, or £300 for eligible households with someone aged 80 and over.

This means that the Winter Fuel Payment will be better targeted to low-income pensioners who need it. The UK Government wants those eligible for Pension Credit but not currently claiming it to receive the benefits they are entitled to, including their Winter Fuel Payment.

Emma Reynolds
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
30th Aug 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the conclusions of the Senior Coroner for Surrey’s Prevention of Future Deaths report following the murder of Emma and Ellette Pattison, published on 12 August 2024, whether she plans to take steps with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to ensure licensing authorities are made aware of online GP consultations as a further safeguard.

The Home Secretary, alongside others, has received a Prevention of Future Deaths report from the Senior Coroner for Surrey regarding the deaths at Epsom College in February 2023. The Government will be responding to the Coroner’s recommendations in due course.

Diana Johnson
Minister of State (Home Office)
30th Aug 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the conclusions of the Senior Coroner for Surrey’s Prevention of Future Deaths report following the murder of Emma and Ellette Pattison, published on 12 August 2024, whether she plans to review how licensing authorities could obtain details about an applicant’s history of coercive controlling behaviour.

The Home Secretary, alongside others, has received a Prevention of Future Deaths report from the Senior Coroner for Surrey regarding the deaths at Epsom College in February 2023. The Government will be responding to the Coroner’s recommendations in due course.

Diana Johnson
Minister of State (Home Office)