Olly Glover
Liberal Democrat - Didcot and Wantage
6,233 (11.4%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 4th July 2024
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health and Social Care)
(2 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(6 debate contributions)
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(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(1,268 words contributed)
Didcot and Wantage Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 105,507 signatures (0.27%)
of 45,736 signatures (0.25%)
of 105,507 signatures (0.27%)
of 45,736 signatures (0.25%)
of 25,163 signatures (0.25%)
Latest EDMs signed by Olly Glover
Family visas
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)That this House notes with concern the previous Government’s decision to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas to £29,000; acknowledges that this threshold unfairly separates families, particularly impacting low-income households and those in regions with lower average wages; recognises that a number of announcements on changes to the …
(Most recent: 20 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 7
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
OVO Energy monthly fees for paper format bills
Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)That this House notes with concern OVO Energy’s intention to introduce monthly fees for customers that receive their bills in paper format from December; believes that such a fee is counterproductive as families continue to struggle with high energy costs, particularly in the run-up to winter; further notes that such …
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 16
Independent: 2
Labour: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Olly Glover, 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.
Olly Glover has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Olly Glover has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
1 Bill introduced by Olly Glover
A Bill to require the Government to set targets for the provision of public services and amenities, having regard to targets for the building of new homes; to require the Government to publish a report of progress against such targets every three years; to require the Government to consult local authorities to assess requirements for public services; and for connected purposes.
Monday 21st October 2024
Friday 13th June 2025
Olly Glover has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 8 Written Questions
(View all written questions)On 22 May 2023 the Trade Remedies Authority initiated transition reviews of the existing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy trade remedy measures on electric bicycles originating from China.
As both reviews remain ongoing, I cannot comment further. The Trade Remedies Authority will publish relevant information on the public file as the review progresses.
Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)
Former Restoring Your Railway (RYR) projects are being considered as part of the Department’s capital spending portfolio review ahead of preparations for the Spending Review. As my Right Honourable Friend, the Chancellor has set out, decisions must be made based on the assessment of the spending inheritance from the previous Government
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Government is currently reviewing guidance for Local Transport Authorities on Local Transport Plans.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Ideas Fund element of RYR supported the development of early-stage business cases. As of 4 July 2024, £21.24m has been spent. The allocated funds were £50.84m.
Advanced Proposals refer to proposed lines and stations that were already being considered by the Department for Transport prior to the launch of Restoring Your Railway. As of 4 July 2024, £307.36m has been spent. The allocated funds were £322.59m.
The New Stations Fund is intended to fund new stations, with eight new stations across England and Wales being delivered. As of 4 July 2024, £20.58m has been spent. The allocated funds were £32m.
Following the Chancellor’s 29 July announcement, the Restoring Your Railway programme will be brought to a close.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Ideas Fund element of RYR supported the development of early-stage business cases. As of 4 July 2024, £21.24m has been spent. The allocated funds were £50.84m.
Advanced Proposals refer to proposed lines and stations that were already being considered by the Department for Transport prior to the launch of Restoring Your Railway. As of 4 July 2024, £307.36m has been spent. The allocated funds were £322.59m.
The New Stations Fund is intended to fund new stations, with eight new stations across England and Wales being delivered. As of 4 July 2024, £20.58m has been spent. The allocated funds were £32m.
Following the Chancellor’s 29 July announcement, the Restoring Your Railway programme will be brought to a close.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Recent progress on the Northumberland Line includes completion of track and signalling upgrades which have allowed driver training to commence, and the stations at Ashington, Newsham and Seaton Delaval nearing construction completion ahead of undergoing authorisation to operate a passenger service.
Based on information from the Northumberland County Council project team we currently estimate that passenger services will commence in December 2024 between those three stations and Newcastle. The remaining stations will open as soon as possible after this.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
1 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Questions
(View all Olly Glover's MHCLG questions)I refer the hon Member to the answer given to Question UIN 5974 on 14 October 2024.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)