Information between 28th January 2025 - 17th February 2025
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28 Jan 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Rachel Gilmour 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 Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 325 |
28 Jan 2025 - Women’s State Pension Age (Ombudsman Report and Compensation Scheme) - View Vote Context Rachel Gilmour 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 Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 0 |
28 Jan 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Rachel Gilmour voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 59 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 321 |
Written Answers |
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Planning: Devon and Somerset
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Wednesday 29th January 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the adequacy of the resources available to local government for planning enforcement in (a) Devon and (b) Somerset. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) In the answer to Question UIN 16501 on 5 December 2024 I set out the government’s investment to support capacity and capability in local authorities. This will be further underpinned by increases in planning fees that will help improve the resourcing of planning application services, so that local planning authorities can fund the skills they need. It is for local planning authorities to ensure they have the resources in place to carry out their planning enforcement function. The government have no plans to undertake an assessment of the adequacy of the resources available for such enforcement in Devon and Somerset. |
African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth Disease
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Friday 31st January 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 28 October 2024 to Question 10798 on African Swine Fever and to the Answer of 19 December 2024 to Question 19080 on Foot and Mouth Disease, what recent assessment his Department has made of the risk of a domestic (a) African swine fever and (b) foot and mouth disease outbreak. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Whilst we have never had an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the UK, it remains a key priority in terms of exotic notifiable disease preparedness. The overall risk of an incursion is currently assessed to be medium, and we continue to prepare for a possible outbreak. To safeguard the UK’s pork and pig industries, Defra, Devolved Governments, together with the pig industry and veterinary bodies have been working together to raise awareness of the risks of the introduction of ASF to the UK. Defra announced further controls in September 2024, restricting the movement of pork and pork products into Great Britain.
The risk of incursion of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) to Great Britain was increased to medium following the confirmation of disease in Germany on the 10 January 2025. The Government has taken decisive and rapid action to protect the UK by suspending the commercial import of susceptible animals from Germany and restricting personal imports of animal products from across the EU. The UK has robust contingency plans in place to manage the risk of this disease as set out in the Foot and Mouth Disease Control Strategy for Great Britain supported by the Contingency plan for exotic notifiable diseases of animals in England. |
Pension Credit: Winter Fuel Payment
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Thursday 6th February 2025 Question to the Department for Work and Pensions: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the impact of the withdrawal of Winter Fuel payments on pensioners who (a) are not in receipt of Pension Credit and (b) have an annual income below £15,000. Answered by Torsten Bell - Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury) The Government has had to make hard choices to bring the public finances back under control. The policy change ensures that the Winter Fuel Payment will be better targeted to low-income pensioners who need it most.
Information on pensioners with incomes below £15,000 affected by the change to Winter Fuel Payment policy is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost. However, the Department has produced some analysis on the impacts of the change in policy on poverty levels which was published here: Winter Fuel Payments eligibility change - Letter from the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. |
Waste Disposal: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of the proposed charge for waste exemption permits on the ability of small environmental farms to recycle. Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Environment Agency charges consultation included information on the affordability of waste exemption charges for the agriculture sector. It can be found online here.
Included in the document is the following estimates for a 3-year registration period:
This is considered a worst-case scenario, as Environment Agency data suggests farmers often register more waste exemptions than they need. Approval to charge will be considered after the Environment Agency has analysed responses from the consultation. |
Hamas: Hostage Taking
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Thursday 6th February 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether (a) he and (b) his officials are taking diplomatic steps to ensure that (i) Avinatan Or and (ii) the remains of Yossi Sharabi are returned by Hamas. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The safe release of all hostages, including those with strong UK-links, is a top priority for the government. The current ceasefire deal must secure their release, protect both Israelis and Palestinians, and allow the safe distribution of aid. The UK is working with international partners to ensure the stability of the ceasefire agreement, so that it is implemented in full. In doing so, we aim to secure the release of all hostages, including those with strong UK-links: Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz, Avinatan Or. And we also aim to ensure that the remains of Yossi Sharabi are returned to his family. The UK will continue to work with Israel, the Palestinian Authority, the US and regional partners to build consensus for a post-conflict Gaza governance and security framework that supports conditions for a permanent and sustainable peace. |
Israel: Prisoners
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Thursday 6th February 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with his (a) Israeli, (b) US and (c) Qatari counterparts on the (i) safety and (ii) potential early release of (A) Eli Sharabi and (B) Oded Lifshitz. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) The safe release of all hostages, including those with strong UK-links, is a top priority for the government. The current ceasefire deal must secure their release, protect both Israelis and Palestinians, and allow the safe distribution of aid. The UK is working with international partners to ensure the stability of the ceasefire agreement, so that it is implemented in full. In doing so, we aim to secure the release of all hostages, including those with strong UK-links: Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifshitz, Avinatan Or. And we also aim to ensure that the remains of Yossi Sharabi are returned to his family. The UK will continue to work with Israel, the Palestinian Authority, the US and regional partners to build consensus for a post-conflict Gaza governance and security framework that supports conditions for a permanent and sustainable peace. |
Charities: Government Assistance
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Thursday 13th February 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if her Department will make an assessment of the adequacy of the eligibility criteria for Rateable Charity Relief for charity organisations using (a) tidal mooring and (b) harbour spaces. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) is available to businesses with a single property below a set rateable value (RV). Eligible properties with an RV under £12,000 will receive 100 per cent relief and there is also tapered support available to properties valued between £12,000 and £15,000. More information about SBRR can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/small-business-rate-relief
Charitable rates relief provides 80% relief to eligible properties. More information about charitable rates relief can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/charitable-rate-relief To be considered a rateable hereditament, a boat has to have a sufficient degree of permanence, as defined by case law. Examples include floating restaurants, nightclubs and tourist attractions. Further information on the business rates treatment of boats can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rating-manual-section-6-part-3-valuation-of-all-property-classes/section-670-moorings At the Autumn Budget, the Government published the ‘Transforming Business Rates’ Discussion Paper, which sets out priority areas for reform. This paper invited stakeholders to help co-design a fairer business rates system that supports investment and is fit for the 21st century. As set out in the Discussion Paper, the government is open to receiving written evidence on priority areas. |
Fishing Vessels: Business Rates
Asked by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead) Thursday 13th February 2025 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending business rate relief to include angling boats as small businesses. Answered by James Murray - Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury) Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) is available to businesses with a single property below a set rateable value (RV). Eligible properties with an RV under £12,000 will receive 100 per cent relief and there is also tapered support available to properties valued between £12,000 and £15,000. More information about SBRR can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/small-business-rate-relief
Charitable rates relief provides 80% relief to eligible properties. More information about charitable rates relief can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-business-rate-relief/charitable-rate-relief To be considered a rateable hereditament, a boat has to have a sufficient degree of permanence, as defined by case law. Examples include floating restaurants, nightclubs and tourist attractions. Further information on the business rates treatment of boats can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/rating-manual-section-6-part-3-valuation-of-all-property-classes/section-670-moorings At the Autumn Budget, the Government published the ‘Transforming Business Rates’ Discussion Paper, which sets out priority areas for reform. This paper invited stakeholders to help co-design a fairer business rates system that supports investment and is fit for the 21st century. As set out in the Discussion Paper, the government is open to receiving written evidence on priority areas. |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Wednesday 26th February Rachel Gilmour signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 3 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 … |
Tuesday 25th February Rachel Gilmour signed this EDM on Thursday 27th February 2025 Regional Inequalities in energy pricing 34 signatures (Most recent: 3 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; … |
Thursday 13th February Rachel Gilmour signed this EDM on Monday 24th February 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 65 signatures (Most recent: 3 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 … |
Wednesday 5th February Rachel Gilmour signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025 76 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the … |
Thursday 12th December Rachel Gilmour signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th February 2025 20 years of service at the Highway Avenue Post Office 8 signatures (Most recent: 4 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat - Maidenhead) That this House recognises with gratitude the outstanding dedication and service provided by Misters Harminder and Harpit Sambi to the community of Maidenhead over the past two decades as operators of the Highway Avenue Post Office; commends their unwavering commitment to supporting local residents and fostering a sense of community; … |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Proportional Representation: General Elections
145 speeches (21,858 words) Thursday 30th January 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Mentions: 1: Paul Holmes (Con - Hamble Valley) Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) for that wonderful intervention. - Link to Speech |
Agricultural Property Relief
84 speeches (13,450 words) Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Work and Pensions Mentions: 1: Jim Shannon (DUP - Strangford) Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) and myself can divide the 17 minutes until then between - Link to Speech 2: David Chadwick (LD - Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe) Friend the Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour), who pointed out the holes in the proposed - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Wednesday 12th February 2025
Report - 9th Report - Tax evasion in the retail sector Public Accounts Committee Found: York Outer) Anna Dixon (Labour; Shipley) Peter Fortune (Conservative; Bromley and Biggin Hill) Rachel Gilmour |
Friday 7th February 2025
Report - 8th Report - Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Public Accounts Committee Found: York Outer) Anna Dixon (Labour; Shipley) Peter Fortune (Conservative; Bromley and Biggin Hill) Rachel Gilmour |
Thursday 6th February 2025
Oral Evidence - Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Public Accounts Committee Found: Members present: Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Mr Luke Charters; Anna Dixon; Rachel Gilmour |
Wednesday 5th February 2025
Report - 7th Report - Asylum accommodation: Home Office acquisition of former HMP Northeye Public Accounts Committee Found: York Outer) Anna Dixon (Labour; Shipley) Peter Fortune (Conservative; Bromley and Biggin Hill) Rachel Gilmour |
Friday 31st January 2025
Report - 6th Report - DWP Customer Service and Accounts 2023-24 Public Accounts Committee Found: York Outer) Anna Dixon (Labour; Shipley) Peter Fortune (Conservative; Bromley and Biggin Hill) Rachel Gilmour |
Thursday 30th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Cabinet Office, and Cabinet Office Public Accounts Committee Found: Q6 Rachel Gilmour: Rather than bronze. |
Wednesday 29th January 2025
Report - 5th Report - NHS financial sustainability Public Accounts Committee Found: York Outer) Anna Dixon (Labour; Shipley) Peter Fortune (Conservative; Bromley and Biggin Hill) Rachel Gilmour |
Monday 27th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Justice, HMPPS, and HM Prison and Probation Service Public Accounts Committee Found: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Nesil Caliskan; Mr Luke Charters; Anna Dixon; Rachel Gilmour |
Monday 27th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Justice, HMPPS, and HM Prison and Probation Service Public Accounts Committee Found: Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Nesil Caliskan; Mr Luke Charters; Anna Dixon; Rachel Gilmour |
Thursday 9th January 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Justice, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Ministry of Justice, and HM Courts and Tribunals Service Public Accounts Committee Found: Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Chair); Mr Clive Betts; Nesil Caliskan; Anna Dixon; Peter Fortune; Rachel Gilmour |
Bill Documents |
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Feb. 14 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 14 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Mrs Sharon Hodgson Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 13 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 13 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Mrs Sharon Hodgson Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Mrs Sharon Hodgson Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 11 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 11 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Mrs Sharon Hodgson Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Mrs Sharon Hodgson Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 05 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 5 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 04 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 4 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Natalie Fleet Mr Toby Perkins Cat Eccles Rachel Gilmour |
Feb. 03 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 3 February 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Witherden Daisy Cooper Nadia Whittome Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Rachel Gilmour |
Jan. 31 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 31 January 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Witherden Daisy Cooper Nadia Whittome Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Rachel Gilmour |
Jan. 30 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 30 January 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Witherden Daisy Cooper Nadia Whittome Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Rachel Gilmour |
Jan. 29 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 29 January 2025 Employment Rights Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Witherden Daisy Cooper Nadia Whittome Christine Jardine Alice Macdonald Bell Ribeiro-Addy Rachel Gilmour |
Calendar |
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Monday 3rd February 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 13th March 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: DHSC Annual Report and Accounts 2023-24 View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 17th March 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Tackling Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 20th March 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Decommissioning Sellafield View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 27th February 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Government’s relationship with digital technology suppliers View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 31st March 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Condition of Government properties View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 27th February 2025 9:15 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Government’s relationship with digital technology suppliers View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 3rd April 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Local Government Financial Sustainability View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 27th March 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Antimicrobial resistance: addressing the risks View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 3rd March 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Government support for biomass View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 6th March 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The cost of the tax system View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 3rd March 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: The Government’s Support for Biomass View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 10th March 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Government cyber resilience View calendar - Add to calendar |