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Written Question
Health Services: Waiting Lists
Monday 7th September 2026

Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, (a) how many referrals via Advice and Guidance have been rejected each month since July 2024 (b) how many of these were later successfully referred.

Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

Advice and Guidance (A&G) does not reject referrals. A&G allows general practitioners (GPs) to receive advice from specialists without the need for a referral, ensuring that patients get the right care in the right place, first time. A GP’s clinical decision to refer remains unchanged.

Monthly data on the number of processed advice and guidance requests, including the number of diverted requests, is available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/outpatient-transformation/specialist-advice/

The Department does not hold data on the number of referrals that were not added to the waiting list but subsequently later successfully referred.

Written Question
Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
Friday 4th September 2026

Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will outline the proposed timeline of the government consultation on the legislation on E-scooters and E-bikes.

Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government plans to consult on e-scooter regulations over the next year.

We will also consult on the implementation of licensing for shared cycle schemes over the coming months to ensure we deliver a combination of regulations and guidance which empowers our local leaders to maximise the benefits of these schemes and tackle negative impacts.

Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Maguire (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Maguire (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 61 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Maguire (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Helen Maguire (LD) 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
Vote Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346
Early Day Motion
Love Me Love My Mind 20th anniversary (6 Signatures)
2 Sep 2026
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Love Me Love My Mind, based in Epsom, on their 20th anniversary; recognises its founders, Reverend Michael Preston and the late Reverend Susan Bull, for their tireless work and commitment to their inspiring vision; thanks all volunteers and fundraisers who work tirelessly behind the scenes for …
Early Day Motion
Josh Kerr's mile world record (9 Signatures)
2 Sep 2026
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Josh Kerr on breaking the historic mile world record in a time of 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds; recognises his outstanding hard work, dedication and commitment in achieving this historic milestone; and celebrates his contribution to British athletics and the inspiration he provides to athletes and …
Early Day Motion
Epsom Common Local Nature Reserve awarded 20th consecutive Green Flag Award (8 Signatures)
2 Sep 2026
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Epson Common Local Nature Reserve on receiving a Green Flag Award for the 20th consecutive year; recognises the two decades long commitment to excellence in managing one of Epsom and Ewell’s most important natural spaces and creating habitats that enable biodiversity to flourish; appreciates that this …
Written Question
LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme
Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ financial Recognition Scheme, including information on application numbers, outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations for future restorative justice programmes.

Answered by Calvin Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans and People)

To date, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has paid out over £57 million. The Department’s current priority is to maximise awareness of the scheme among eligible veterans and encourage applications before the closing date on 12 December 2026. Once the scheme has closed and all applications have been assessed, the Department will review next steps.