Information between 15th February 2025 - 25th February 2025
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24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Helen Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 153 Noes - 316 |
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24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Helen Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 52 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 316 |
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24 Feb 2025 - Crown Estate Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Helen Maguire voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 48 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 316 |
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Helen Maguire speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Helen Maguire contributed 1 speech (48 words) Monday 24th February 2025 - Commons Chamber Home Office |
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Helen Maguire speeches from: Ukraine
Helen Maguire contributed 1 speech (88 words) Monday 24th February 2025 - Commons Chamber Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office |
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Ukraine: Military Aid
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Wednesday 19th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much funding he has provided for Operation Interflex in each year since its launch in July 2022. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The Ministry of Defence's spending figures on training in support of Ukraine are £115 million for financial year 2022-23 and £200 million for financial year 2023-24. Figures for the current financial year will be released in due course.
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Joint Expeditionary Force
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Wednesday 19th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 January 2025 to Question 24080 on Joint Expeditionary Force, how many full-time permanent employees are employed by the Joint Expeditionary Force HQ. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) 11 personnel are engaged on the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on a full-time basis at the Standing Joint Force Headquarters, the JEF HQ.
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Ukraine: Military Aid
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Wednesday 19th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many full-time permanent MOD staff have worked on coordinating Operation Interflex in each year since 2002. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) The table below is based on those who have been involved in co-ordinating Operation INTERFLEX for each of the six Tranches, which to date have delivered more than 51,000 trained Ukrainians. The table includes those assigned to INTERFLEX HQ, the training delivery units and the logistic support element.
Please note the UK delivers Op INTERFLEX in conjunction with our partners. Canada, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Norway, New Zealand, Lithuania, Australia, Romania, Netherlands, Kosovo, and Estonia are all supporting the training programme. Albania will also be joining from the end of February, so UK personnel numbers alone do not represent output of total personnel.
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Ukraine: Military Aid
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Wednesday 19th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Defence: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to extend training programme for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel throughout 2025, published on 6 September 2024, if he will make it his policy to extend Operation Interflex into 2026, subject to conflict in Ukraine continuing into that year. Answered by Luke Pollard - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) In late 2024 the Secretary of State extended Op INTERFLEX into 2025. We continually assess how we can improve our training offer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Operation INTERFLEX remains our main training effort in support of Ukraine and, together with our international partners, we have trained over 51,000 Ukrainian personnel since June 2022. The UK is committed to working with partners to meet Ukraine's training requirements now and in the future. |
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Bank Services: Voluntary Organisations
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Tuesday 18th February 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of fee-less community bank accounts being closed and replaced with fee-paying business accounts on (a) allotment societies and (b) other small voluntary organisations. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) The provision of banking services is a commercial decision taken by the banking sector.
In response to feedback from community account holders about difficulties in securing and maintaining suitable current accounts, UK Finance launched a website in July 2024, including guidance and an Account Finder tool, to help voluntary sector organisations locate an appropriate account for their needs. UK Finance also signpost where free banking services can be accessed.
In developing these resources, UK Finance worked with charitable organisations, members, and regulators, with the aim of improving how community accounts are opened and run. |
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Youth Services: Epsom and Ewell
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Tuesday 18th February 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans her Department has to increase youth services provision in Epsom and Ewell constituency. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) Local authorities hold the statutory duty to secure, so far as is reasonably practicable, sufficient provision of educational and recreational leisure-time activities for young people. In September 2023 DCMS published updated statutory guidance to support local authorities’ understanding of the existing duty and how to deliver it. Alongside this, DCMS funds a Peer Review programme for local authorities to learn from each other about the best approaches to youth service provision. This government has also committed to co-producing a new National Youth Strategy, which is an opportunity to move away from one-size-fits all approaches from central government, bringing power back to young people and their communities and rebuilding a thriving and sustainable sector. We plan to publish the strategy in the summer.
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Cancer: Diagnosis
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Tuesday 18th February 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 improve early diagnosis rates for (a) leukaemia and (b) other non-stageable cancers; and whether he plans to introduce measures in the National Cancer Strategy to track progress on those rates. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) We are determined to take all the necessary steps to improve early diagnosis for all cancers, including leukaemia and other non-stageable cancers. To accomplish this, the National Health Service is implementing non symptom specific pathways for patients who present with non-specific symptoms or combinations thereof that can indicate several different cancers. This includes leukaemia, which can present non-specific symptoms, such as unexpected weight loss and night sweats. NHS England’s national evaluation showed that blood cancers are one of the most common cancer types diagnosed through these pathways. The National Cancer Plan will have patients at its heart and will cover the entirety of the cancer pathway, including diagnosis. We are currently exploring interventions to reduce the number of lives lost to cancer and on 4 February we launched a Call for Evidence, in which the views of people across the country will inform our plan to improve cancer care. Those who wish to share their views can do so on the new online platform, via the following link: |
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Homelessness: Families
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Tuesday 18th February 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to ensure councils have the resources needed to provide safe, stable housing for homeless families. Answered by Rushanara Ali - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) Homelessness levels are far too high. This can have a devastating impact on those affected. The Deputy Prime Minister is leading cross-government work to deliver the long-term solutions we need to get us back on track to ending all forms of homelessness. This includes chairing a dedicated Inter-Ministerial Group, bringing together ministers from across government to develop a long-term strategy. Homelessness legislation is clear that all temporary accommodation must be suitable, and local authorities should keep the suitability of accommodation under review. Where an individual feels that the council has applied their statutory duties incorrectly, they can take action in the courts or bring their concerns to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman. As announced at the Budget, funding for homelessness services has been increased by £233 million compared to last year (2024/25). This increased spending will help to prevent rises in the number of families in temporary accommodation and help to prevent rough sleeping. This brings total Homelessness spend to nearly £1 billion in 25/26, a record level of funding. In addition, the £1.2 billion Local Authority Housing Fund will provide capital funding directly to English councils and is expected to provide up to 7,000 homes by 2026. It will create a lasting asset for UK nationals by building a sustainable stock of affordable housing and better-quality temporary accommodation for local communities. The Government is clear that, in the short-term, we must prioritise eliminating the worst forms of temporary accommodation such as families in Bed and Breakfast (B&B), other than in genuine emergencies. We have also launched Emergency Accommodation Reduction Pilots, backed by £5 million, to work with 20 local councils with the highest use of B&B accommodation for homeless families. This will support LAs to move families into more suitable accommodation. We are also taking action to improve standards across the housing sector, including temporary accommodation. The Renters’ Rights Bill will extend Awaab’s Law to the private rented sector which will set clear legal expectations about the timeframes within which landlords in the private rented sector must make homes safe where they contain serious hazards, including damp and mould. We plan to consult on how best to apply Awaab’s Law to temporary accommodation. Through the Renters’ Rights Bill the government has also introduced powers to apply the Decent Homes Standard to the private rented sector. Included in that clause is a power to bring Temporary Accommodation into scope of the Decent Homes Standard. The government’s intention is that the Decent Homes Standard should apply to TA, subject to consultation on the detail of the new standard, including how applicable it is to TA. |
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Community Assets: Floods
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Monday 24th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of flooding on (a) football pitches and (b) other local community assets; and if he will ensure that water companies compensate community organisations for damage caused. Answered by Emma Hardy - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Protecting communities around the country from flooding is one of the Secretary of State’s five core priorities. As part of the Government’s Plan for Change, a record £2.65 billion will be invested over two years in better protecting 52,000 properties by March 2026.
Lead local flood authorities (unitary and county authorities) are required to manage local flood risks from surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses. Local flood risks should be identified and managed as part of a local flood risk management strategy. In managing these risks, the lead local flood authority will work closely with other risk management authorities. This includes water companies, which have a duty to maintain their sewers, under Section 94 of the Water Industry Act 1991, to ensure their areas are effectually drained.
To improve understanding of current and future floor risk from rivers, the sea and surface water in England the Environment Agency has just published its new National Flood Risk Assessment. This data is available to everyone, improving individuals’ understanding of their local flood risk.
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Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
Asked by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) Monday 24th February 2025 Question to the Home Office: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle the illegal modification of e-bikes and e-scooters. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Home Office) The police have powers available to them to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes and we expect police to deploy them appropriately. The Home Office has also established a taskforce, which includes representatives from across Government, Policing and Fire and Rescue Services to help tackle the fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries, e-bikes and e-scooters. |
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Friday 7th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 10th March 2025 Convoy of Hope partnership for Ukraine 10 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Mighty Convoy (MC) and the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU) on the launch of their new partnership campaign Convoy of Hope to provide vehicles and medical supplies to Ukraine; notes that they have already together raised over … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Friday 7th March 2025 Recognition of Milngavie in Bloom 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House recognises the valuable work of Milngavie in Bloom for improving the environment of the local community of Milngavie; thanks them for 17 years of continued service; notes their particular work in looking after the planters in the town centre, the flowerbeds across town, the verges and green … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Friday 7th March 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Eva Smeddle and Glasgow Chamber Orchestra 5 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates student Eva Smeddle’s music being performed by the Glasgow Chamber Orchestra; notes that the now 18 year old, who is from St Andrews, composed A Nightmare in Argentina at the age of 15 and it will now be debuted by a 45-strong ensemble from the Glasgow … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 50th anniversary of Solace Women's Aid 9 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House congratulates Solace Women’s Aid on achieving 50 years of support for women and children who are survivors of domestic abuse; notes the crucial role that charities and third sector organisations play in the fight against domestic violence; understands that sexual violence, sexual harassment, and domestic abuse remain … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Tree Cities of the World and Wokingham Borough Council 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House congratulates the 27 local authorities across the UK, including Wokingham Borough Council, that have been recognised by the Arbor Day Foundation and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as Tree Cities of the World; recognises the vital contribution that urban forestry plays in creating liveable, pleasant spaces … |
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Thursday 6th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025 29 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets … |
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Wednesday 5th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 South West Blood Bikes' volunteers 6 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the work of South West Blood Bikes as they complete their 350th delivery in support of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; recognises the vital role of their dedicated volunteers in providing this free emergency courier service across Devon, ensuring the timely transport of blood, … |
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Wednesday 5th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House celebrates the launch of the Dads' Network, a new national organisation for community dads' groups which is based in Totnes; recognises the important work they do to support fathers and families across the country; commends their efforts to build a strong, supportive community for fathers; acknowledges their … |
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Wednesday 5th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 Ending the sale of tickets to captive orca and dolphin shows 16 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House believes that travel companies should stop selling tickets to shows featuring captive orcas and dolphins; notes with concern that despite mounting evidence of the harm caused to these animals in captivity, over 3,600 cetaceans worldwide remain confined for human entertainment; recognises that captivity severely restricts cetaceans’ natural … |
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Wednesday 5th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 19 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%; notes that this decision comes while cancellations, delays and overcrowding remain endemic; further notes that the hike will cost many commuters hundreds of pounds a year; further regrets that this decision follows years of rising transport costs … |
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Tuesday 7th January Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025 53 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House notes that Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (PoTS) is an autonomic nervous system abnormality which causes chronic illness and significant disability, often in young people, in some cases leaving people bed ridden; further notes that the average time from first presentation of symptoms to diagnosis is seven years; also … |
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Tuesday 4th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025 Fife Church Recording Society and Crail Church 5 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates the work of the Fife Church Recording Society; welcomes their recent work documenting the different items found in Crail Church such as memorial headings, stonework, woodwork, textiles and paintings; notes that Crail Church is a historic Church dating back to the 12th century; and thanks the … |
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Tuesday 4th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025 Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance 26 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to … |
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Tuesday 4th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Penny Uprichard; acknowledges her incredible decade long campaign to preserve the historic character of St Andrews, the town she had called home since childhood; notes that she took Fife Council to the Supreme Court in 2013 over their 2006 … |
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Tuesday 4th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025 Cavendish School Outstanding Ofsted rating 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne) That this House congratulates Cavendish School in Eastbourne for achieving an 'Outstanding' grade in their Ofsted inspection of 2025; thanks Cavendish School staff, including Headteacher Mr Marchant, and governors for their hard work to secure this result; and recognises the commitment of Cavendish School’s pupils - and parents, guardians and … |
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Tuesday 4th March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th March 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House celebrates World Book Day and the vital role of reading in shaping young minds; commends Own Books for its exceptional work in providing free books to children across Warwickshire and beyond, allowing them to take books home to keep and fostering a lifelong love of reading; congratulates … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House celebrates the Fife Whisky Festival 2025 beginning on Friday 28 February and continuing over the weekend; notes that the Fife Whisky Festival was founded by Karen Somerville and Justine Hazelhurst and the inaugural festival took place in 2018; welcomes the over 40 distilleries and independent bottlers from … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025 Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 17 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes that March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, created by Ovarian Cancer Action in 2005; highlights that only three-in-ten women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond ten years and that 7,500 women in the UK sadly receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis each year; underlines … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the vital work carried out by primary healthcare professionals in sustaining the NHS; notes that primary care services provide essential health and social care to communities across the country; commends the nine GP practices in Newbury for their role as the first point of contact for … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025 Headway North East Fife branch 7 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the launch of a volunteer-led branch of Headway in North East Fife on 6 March 2025; acknowledges that Headway is a charity who promote the understanding of all aspects of brain injury and provide information, support and services to survivors, their families and carers; notes that … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th March 2025 5 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern the disproportionate increase in petrol prices in Newbury, which are on average eight pence more expensive per litre compared to prices within a 20-mile radius; calls on fuel providers to lower their prices in Newbury to align with neighbouring constituencies to reduce this pricing … |
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Monday 3rd March Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no … |
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Thursday 27th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025 Climate Change Committee's 7th Carbon Budget 16 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s 7th carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Thursday 27th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts … |
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Thursday 27th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025 7 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises the pivotal role that farmers play in producing the food on our plates and caring for the environment; expresses strong concern over the Government’s changes to inheritance tax rules for farmers and the impact this will have in particular on small family farmers in our rural … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 Changes to Overseas Development Assistance 56 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 Impact of tool theft on tradespeople 25 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House notes the financial and emotional toll of tool theft on tradespeople; acknowledges that replacing stolen equipment can be costly, often leading to economic hardship for small businesses; highlights that theft results in cancelled jobs and loss of income; recognises the stress caused by dealing with theft and … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 Cheltenham Festival week and antisocial behaviour 8 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham) That this House acknowledges the huge economic benefits which race week brings to Cheltenham, particularly to the local hospitality industry; notes that local residents have concerns about antisocial behaviour, including public urination; recognises that local agencies have worked hard for the past two years to reduce public urination, on a … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is deeply moved by the release of hostages after being held in captivity for over 16 months by Hamas; notes with disgust the way in which hostages have been treated while in captivity and during their release, such as the way in which Eli Sharabi was cruelly … |
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Wednesday 26th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 27th February 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House pays tribute to the life and wartime service of the late Jim Squires, formerly of No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and a Lancaster bomber Air Gunner who survived more than 35 sorties during the Second World War; recognises an extraordinary life lived to 99 years of … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th February 2025 National Fish and Chip Awards 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the National Fish and Chip Awards 2025, recognising the vital role of fish and chip businesses in the economy, hospitality sector, and local communities; acknowledges the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF) for its work in supporting and promoting the fish and chip industry; congratulates Pier … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th February 2025 Content warnings for infant mortality 9 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the lack of content warnings in film and television broadcasting relating to infant mortality; recognises that adequate trigger warnings exist in other fields including violent scenes, sexual assault, drug and alcohol use, tobacco products, foul language, yet a subject as distressing as infant mortality … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th February 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House congratulates Stratford upon Avon Boat Club for winning the inaugural Environmental Sustainability Award at the British Rowing Awards 2024; notes its proactive, collaborative approach to reducing its environmental footprint through the formation of a Sustainability Working Group, the adoption of eco-friendly cleaning practices, the installation of a … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025 23 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat - Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross) That this House recognises the English Whisky Guild’s application to obtain Geographical Indication status; acknowledges that the application includes a different definition of Single Malt; notes that the current definition of Single Malt Whisky denotes the production at a single distillery using a single variety of malted barley grain; further … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 26th February 2025 Regional Inequalities in energy pricing 40 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat - Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire) That this House acknowledges the severe disparity in energy costs between mains gas and electricity, which disproportionately affects rural communities and high rise buildings across the UK; notes that while renewable electricity is cheaper to generate, market structures result in electricity consumers paying significantly more than those using mains gas; … |
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Tuesday 25th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the Rough Sleeping Inquiry's findings, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following discharge from health care settings or prison; notes … |
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Monday 24th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House deeply regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%, at a time when performance on the rail network continues to decline; notes with concern that this increase fails to incentivise train use, undermining efforts to promote public transport as an affordable and sustainable alternative; expresses … |
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Monday 24th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025 Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide charity 28 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House recognises the important work done by the charity Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide; notes that for every person who dies by suicide, there are up to 135 people who are impacted by the death; further notes Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide's aim to set up groups across … |
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Monday 24th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 Wellbeing of home educated children 24 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeguarding … |
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Monday 24th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall) That this House congratulates Cornwall Air Ambulance for its outstanding achievements in 2024, having successfully completed over 1,000 missions, including 445 trauma-related incidents, 327 medical emergencies, and 274 cardiac arrests; recognises the invaluable work of the charity's critical care team, which has also delivered 19 blood transfusions at the scenes … |
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Monday 24th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Tuesday 25th February 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove) That this House notes with concern the new Home Office guidance issued this month, which states that anyone who enters the UK irregularly will be refused naturalisation, regardless of how long they have lived in the UK; further notes that this policy could permanently bar many refugees from becoming British … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 Prostate cancer screening and men's health support 22 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon) That this House acknowledges the vital work of the South Warwickshire Prostate Cancer Support Group in raising awareness of prostate cancer and supporting those affected; recognises the urgent need for a National Prostate Cancer Screening Programme to improve early detection and save lives; calls for enhanced GP training on PSA … |
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Wednesday 5th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 10 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 66 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 8 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House welcomes the launch of RM Media by Horia Mosadiq and Nahid Baqi, two human rights activists and journalists, last week; notes that the media platform aims to reflect the realities of life in Afghanistan and provide a space for freedom of expression and human rights; recognises that … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 UAE imprisonment of Ryan Cornelius 14 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with concern that Ryan Cornelius, a British citizen, remains imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates, notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that he has been arbitrarily detained, and notwithstanding a finding by the United Nations that Mr Cornelius should be immediately released and provided with … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the recent addition of two seven-month-old capybaras, yet to be named, to Edinburgh Zoo; recognizes the work of Edinburgh Zoo towards conservation, education and the promotion of biodiversity; commends the outstanding conservation efforts of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), who run Edinburgh Zoo, to … |
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Thursday 13th February Helen Maguire signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 Centenary of Murrayfield Stadium 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of Murrayfield Stadium on 21st March 1925; notes that the first event held at Murrayfield was a Five Nations match between Scotland and England, which saw Scotland win the Calcutta Cup during their first Five Nations Grand Slam; further notes … |
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International affairs and defence: Parliamentary debates and statements in the 2024-25 session - CBP-10188
Feb. 18 2025 Found: has considered government support for the explosive ordnance disposal community Lead Member: Helen Maguire |
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The conventions banning mines and cluster munitions - CBP-10195
Feb. 14 2025 Found: The Integrated Security Fund also funds clearance in Sri Lanka and Tajikistan.78 Helen Maguire (Lib |
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Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-25: Progress of the Bill - CBP-10193
Feb. 14 2025 Found: Briefing, 14 February 2025 • Dr Caroline Johnson also moved a group of amendments, tabled by Helen Maguire |
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Feb. 25 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 25 February 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Hussain Dawn Butler Marsha De Cordova Ian Byrne Dame Siobhain McDonagh Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck Helen Maguire |
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Feb. 25 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 25 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Ribeiro-Addy Caroline Voaden Margaret Mullane Ellie Chowns Chris Law Dr Simon Opher Jon Trickett Helen Maguire |
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Feb. 24 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 24 February 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _363 Wera Hobhouse Naz Shah Sarah Olney Peter Lamb Margaret Mullane Helen Maguire Liz Jarvis |
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Feb. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 February 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _363 Wera Hobhouse Naz Shah Sarah Olney Peter Lamb Margaret Mullane Helen Maguire Liz Jarvis |
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Feb. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Asato Bell Ribeiro-Addy Caroline Voaden Ellie Chowns Chris Law Dr Simon Opher Jon Trickett Helen Maguire |
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Feb. 20 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 February 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _363 Wera Hobhouse Naz Shah Sarah Olney Peter Lamb Margaret Mullane Helen Maguire . |
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Feb. 20 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 20 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Asato Bell Ribeiro-Addy Caroline Voaden Ellie Chowns Chris Law Dr Simon Opher Jon Trickett Helen Maguire |
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Feb. 14 2025
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-25: Progress of the Bill Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26 Briefing papers Found: • Dr Caroline Johnson also moved a group of amendments, tabled by Helen Maguire (LD) which would |