Information between 29th April 2025 - 9th May 2025
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Tuesday 13th May 2025 11 a.m. Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Westminster Hall debate - Westminster Hall Subject: Access to venture capital for people from ethnic minority and other underrepresented backgrounds View calendar - Add to calendar |
Friday 11th July 2025 Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Private Members' Bills - Main Chamber Subject: Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (Free Access to Sentencing Remarks) Bill: Second Reading Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (Free Access to Sentencing Remarks) Bill 2024-26 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 45 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 1 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 238 |
29 Apr 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 44 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 73 Noes - 255 |
7 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 287 |
7 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 56 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 97 Noes - 363 |
7 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 55 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 160 Noes - 294 |
7 May 2025 - Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Sarah Olney voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 54 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 295 |
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Sarah Olney speeches from: Points of Order
Sarah Olney contributed 1 speech (245 words) Wednesday 7th May 2025 - Commons Chamber |
Sarah Olney speeches from: Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]
Sarah Olney contributed 1 speech (630 words) Wednesday 7th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
Sarah Olney speeches from: Oral Answers to Questions
Sarah Olney contributed 1 speech (74 words) Thursday 1st May 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
Sarah Olney speeches from: Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Sarah Olney contributed 1 speech (730 words) Report stageReport Stage Tuesday 29th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Work and Pensions |
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Elections
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 1st May 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether benefits advisors are classified as civil servants for the purposes of the regulated period ahead of an election. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) Section 4.4 of the Civil Service Management Code sets out restrictions on civil servants with regard to political activity, including examples of roles that fall into the politically restricted category. This category includes members of the Senior Civil Service and civil servants at levels immediately below the Senior Civil Service, plus members of the Fast Stream Development Programme. A civil servant is normally defined as someone who is employed by the Crown to work for a Civil Service body.
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Elections
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 1st May 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which job roles are restricted on involvement in political campaigning during the short campaign of an election. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) Section 4.4 of the Civil Service Management Code sets out restrictions on civil servants with regard to political activity, including examples of roles that fall into the politically restricted category. This category includes members of the Senior Civil Service and civil servants at levels immediately below the Senior Civil Service, plus members of the Fast Stream Development Programme. A civil servant is normally defined as someone who is employed by the Crown to work for a Civil Service body.
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Elections
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 1st May 2025 Question to the Cabinet Office: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which roles the Government classifies as civil servants for the purposes of short campaign election regulation. Answered by Abena Oppong-Asare - Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) Section 4.4 of the Civil Service Management Code sets out restrictions on civil servants with regard to political activity, including examples of roles that fall into the politically restricted category. This category includes members of the Senior Civil Service and civil servants at levels immediately below the Senior Civil Service, plus members of the Fast Stream Development Programme. A civil servant is normally defined as someone who is employed by the Crown to work for a Civil Service body.
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Venture Capital: Ethnic Groups and Women
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help increase representation of (a) women and (b) minority ethnic founders in venture capital funding. Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The Department leads on the Invest in Women Taskforce (IWT) and the Investing in Women Code (IWC). In November, the IWT launched a £255 million fund for female entrepreneurs, which will be invested through female investors in the UK, including backing female emerging fund managers. Signatories to the IWC diversify their investment committees and decision makers, recognising diverse leaders make better decisions.
In February 2025, a roundtable discussion was held with the finance industry, including Venture Capital representatives, to address access to finance issues for ethnic minority founders.
We have also launched a Call for Evidence on Small Business Access to Finance to help inform government policy and initiatives, which includes a specific focus on underserved entrepreneurs. |
Investment: Ethnic Groups and Women
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Department for Business and Trade: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support to improve the investment readiness of (a) women and (b) BAME entrepreneurs. Answered by Gareth Thomas - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade) The government backed Invest in Women Taskforce aims to make the UK the best place in the world to be a female entrepreneur. To improve investment readiness, it seeks to break down barriers such as lack of mentorship, resource and networks for aspiring women-led businesses. In 2024, our Venture Capital Unit launched a Female Founders Cohort initiative to support women-led businesses raise funds from international venture capital investors.
In February 2025, a roundtable discussion was held with ethnic minority businesses (EMB) and the financial services sector to discuss challenges in accessing finance, as well as how we can better engage and support EMB founders.
We have also launched a Call for Evidence on Small Business Access to Finance to help inform government policy and initiatives, which includes a specific focus on underserved entrepreneurs. |
Multiple Occupation: Licensing
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Wednesday 30th April 2025 Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the licensing criteria for Houses in Multiple Occupation. Answered by Matthew Pennycook - Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government) It is important that private rented properties are safe, well-maintained, and properly managed. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing schemes play a crucial role in achieving this.
The Renters’ Rights Bill introduces reforms to drive-up standards within the private rented sector properties, including HMOs. This includes a Decent Homes Standard and new enforcement powers for local authorities.
We will keep the regulation of HMOs under review. |
Sexual Offences: Law Reporting
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of expanding the pilot programme to provide to victims of rape and sexual offences on request a free copy of judges’ sentencing remarks to all victims of crime. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) In May 2024, the Ministry of Justice launched a pilot to enable victims of rape and sexual offences, whose cases are heard at the Crown Court, to request a copy of the judge’s sentencing remarks for free. Between May 2024 and 25 April 2025, HM Courts & Tribunals Service received 498 applications under the pilot. The pilot is due to conclude at the end of May 2025. We recognise the value that transcripts can have for victims of crime. Victims of rape and sexual offences were chosen for the pilot due to the particular difficulties they face when attending court. We are actively exploring opportunities to use technology to reduce the cost of transcripts of hearings in the criminal courts in future, but maintaining a high degree of accuracy will always be of paramount importance. We are currently assessing the pilot’s uptake and impact and will be able to say more on our plans for future provision in due course.
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Sexual Offences: Law Reporting
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people have signed up to her Department's pilot programme to provide free sentencing remarks to victims of rape and sexual offences. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) In May 2024, the Ministry of Justice launched a pilot to enable victims of rape and sexual offences, whose cases are heard at the Crown Court, to request a copy of the judge’s sentencing remarks for free. Between May 2024 and 25 April 2025, HM Courts & Tribunals Service received 498 applications under the pilot. The pilot is due to conclude at the end of May 2025. We recognise the value that transcripts can have for victims of crime. Victims of rape and sexual offences were chosen for the pilot due to the particular difficulties they face when attending court. We are actively exploring opportunities to use technology to reduce the cost of transcripts of hearings in the criminal courts in future, but maintaining a high degree of accuracy will always be of paramount importance. We are currently assessing the pilot’s uptake and impact and will be able to say more on our plans for future provision in due course.
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Sexual Offences: Law Reporting
Asked by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) Thursday 8th May 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department plans make the Rape and Sexual Offences Free Sentencing Remarks pilot scheme permanent. Answered by Alex Davies-Jones - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) In May 2024, the Ministry of Justice launched a pilot to enable victims of rape and sexual offences, whose cases are heard at the Crown Court, to request a copy of the judge’s sentencing remarks for free. Between May 2024 and 25 April 2025, HM Courts & Tribunals Service received 498 applications under the pilot. The pilot is due to conclude at the end of May 2025. We recognise the value that transcripts can have for victims of crime. Victims of rape and sexual offences were chosen for the pilot due to the particular difficulties they face when attending court. We are actively exploring opportunities to use technology to reduce the cost of transcripts of hearings in the criminal courts in future, but maintaining a high degree of accuracy will always be of paramount importance. We are currently assessing the pilot’s uptake and impact and will be able to say more on our plans for future provision in due course.
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Early Day Motions |
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Wednesday 7th May 40 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park) That this House believes there is urgent need for electoral reform for elections in England; further believes that the local and mayoral elections which took place across England on 1 May 2025 are the latest result to highlight the inadequacy of the current system, showing a record breaking fragmentation of … |
Early Day Motions Signed |
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Wednesday 8th January Sarah Olney signed this EDM on Wednesday 21st May 2025 66 signatures (Most recent: 21 May 2025) Tabled by: Ruth Jones (Labour - Newport West and Islwyn) That this House urges the Government to ban the import and sale of real fur; notes that the UK has banned the main methods of fur production, namely leg-hold trapping and fur farming, due to their cruelty; believes that it is hypocritical to allow the import and sale of real … |
Monday 12th May Sarah Olney signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th May 2025 37 signatures (Most recent: 20 May 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House recognises the benefits of a comprehensive Youth Mobility Scheme between the UK and the European Union; urges the Government to adopt a more ambitious approach to negotiations, acknowledging that such a scheme would enhance cultural exchange, expand opportunities for our young people and boost our economy; calls … |
Tuesday 8th April Sarah Olney signed this EDM on Wednesday 7th May 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 13 May 2025) Tabled by: Alex Brewer (Liberal Democrat - North East Hampshire) That this House recognises the crucial role of chalk stream rivers in ensuring water security and supporting local ecosystems; acknowledges the significant threats faced by chalk stream rivers, including over-abstraction, wastewater pollution, sewage dumping, and urban development; notes with concern that, without action, incidents of water scarcity and ecological degradation … |
Monday 28th April Sarah Olney signed this EDM on Tuesday 6th May 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 14 May 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best … |
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30 Apr 2025, 2:33 p.m. - House of Commons "will prepare and bring the bill? >> Tim Farron, Karen Miller, Helen Morgan, Sarah Olney, Edward Morello " Richard Foord MP (Honiton and Sidmouth, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
Parliamentary Debates |
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Business of the House
40 speeches (4,872 words) Thursday 8th May 2025 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Marie Goldman (LD - Chelmsford) Friend the Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) to be debated in full, and will she encourage all her - Link to Speech |
UK-USA Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny)
4 speeches (1,610 words) 1st reading1st Reading Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Richard Foord (LD - Honiton and Sidmouth) public expects.Question put and agreed to.Ordered,That Tim Farron, Calum Miller, Helen Morgan, Sarah Olney - Link to Speech |
Bill Presented
0 speeches (None words) Wednesday 30th April 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: None Alistair Carmichael, Daisy Cooper, Sarah Gibson, Mr Joshua Reynolds, Tom Morrison, Andrew George and Sarah Olney - Link to Speech |
Select Committee Documents |
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Friday 9th May 2025
Report - 24th Report - Government cyber resilience Public Accounts Committee Found: South Dorset) Chris Kane (Labour; Stirling and Strathallan) James Murray (Labour; Ealing North) Sarah Olney |
Wednesday 30th April 2025
Report - 23rd Report - The cost of the tax system Public Accounts Committee Found: South Dorset) Chris Kane (Labour; Stirling and Strathallan) James Murray (Labour; Ealing North) Sarah Olney |
Monday 28th April 2025
Oral Evidence - Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Defence, and Ministry of Defence Public Accounts Committee Found: Caliskan; Mr Luke Charters; Peter Fortune; Rachel Gilmour; Sarah Green; Sarah Hall; Lloyd Hatton; Sarah Olney |
Monday 7th April 2025
Oral Evidence - Department for Business and Trade, Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury, and Department for Business and Trade Public Accounts Committee Found: Sarah Olney: Sorry, yes. |
Bill Documents |
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May. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Margaret Mullane Derek Twigg Marsha De Cordova Monica Harding Juliet Campbell Lewis Cocking Sarah Olney |
May. 12 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 12 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
May. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Margaret Mullane Derek Twigg Marsha De Cordova Monica Harding Juliet Campbell Lewis Cocking Sarah Olney |
May. 09 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 9 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
May. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _22 Anna Dixon Jess Asato Tom Morrison Sarah Olney Marsha De Cordova Rachael Maskell Dr Scott |
May. 08 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 8 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
May. 07 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 7 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Helen Maguire Tom Morrison Sarah Gibson Alex Brewer Ben Lake Ann Davies Christine Jardine Sarah Olney |
May. 07 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 7 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Helen Maguire Tom Morrison Sarah Gibson Alex Brewer Ben Lake Ann Davies Christine Jardine Sarah Olney |
May. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
May. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _22 Anna Dixon Jess Asato Tom Morrison Sarah Olney Marsha De Cordova Rachael Maskell 9 REPORT |
May. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Gilmour Tom Gordon Helen Maguire Tom Morrison Sarah Gibson Alex Brewer Christine Jardine Sarah Olney |
May. 06 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 6 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
May. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Gilmour Tom Gordon Helen Maguire Tom Morrison Sarah Gibson Alex Brewer Christine Jardine Sarah Olney |
May. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 May 2025 Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _22 Anna Dixon Jess Asato Tom Morrison Sarah Olney Marsha De Cordova Rachael Maskell 9 REPORT |
May. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 May 2025 Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Gilmour Tom Gordon Helen Maguire Tom Morrison Sarah Gibson Alex Brewer Christine Jardine Sarah Olney |
May. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 May 2025 Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _85 Vikki Slade Manuela Perteghella Sarah Olney Liz Jarvis Pippa Heylings Caroline Voaden Tessa |
Apr. 29 2025
Report stage proceedings as at 29 April 2025 Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Not called_NC23 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney . |
Apr. 29 2025
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 29 April 2025 - large print Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC23 Steve Darling John Milne Daisy Cooper Sarah Olney REPORT STAGE Tuesday 29 April 2025 30 . |
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Wednesday 25th June 2025 10 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 12th June 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Collecting the right tax from wealthy individuals View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 5th June 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: UK Research and Innovation View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 9th June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Water sector regulation View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 16th June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 23rd June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Improving family court services for children View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 30th June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Improving local areas through developer funding View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 3rd July 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Reducing NHS waiting times for elective care At 10:00am: Oral evidence Samantha Jones - Permanent Secretary at Department for Health and Social Care Matt Style - Director General, Secondary care and Integration at Department for Health and Social Care Sir Jim Mackey - Interim Chief Executive at NHS England Mark Cubbon - Director, Elective Care, Cancer Diagnostics at NHS England View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 16th June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: MoD’s oversight of Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations View calendar - Add to calendar |
Thursday 10th July 2025 9:30 a.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Cost of maintaining the FCDO’s overseas estate View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 14th July 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Private Meeting Subject: Improving government customer service View calendar - Add to calendar |
Monday 23rd June 2025 3 p.m. Public Accounts Committee - Oral evidence Subject: Improving family court services for children View calendar - Add to calendar |