Sarah Olney MP: written questions
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PayTreasuryTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92863More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the number of people who use a salary sacrifice scheme.
Answer: HMRC does not hold administrative data on the number of employers offering and employees using salary sacrifice schemes. However, estimates based on other information are held. HMRC analysis of the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings suggests that around ...
Answered 24 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: ConstructionDepartment for TransportTabled 13 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what economic analysis she has carried out on construction of a third runway at Heathrow.
Answer: My department has recently commenced the ANPS review. As there have been significant changes since the ANPS was designated in 2018 the review is being undertaken to reflect changes in legislation, policy and data and to ensure any proposed scheme meets th...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: Animal WelfareDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 90299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of ending the use of (a) cages for hens and (b) farrowing crates for pigs.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 April 2025 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, PQ UIN 47556
Answered 20 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHM Courts and Tribunals Service: ComplaintsMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many stage (a) one, and (b) two, complaints were submitted to HM Courts and Tribunals Service in (i) 2024 and (ii) 2025.
Answer: HM Courts and Tribunals Service holds the following data on how many stage (a) one and (b) two complaints were submitted in 2024 and 2025. For context, the annual HMCTS report published for the period 2024/5 reports states HMCTS received over 4.2 million ...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordContactless PaymentsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Competition and Markets Authority's press release entitled CMA confirms Apple and Google have strategic market status in mobile platforms, published on 22 October 2025, what steps
Answer: The Government has ensured that the Competition and Markets Authority has bespoke powers to impose remedies and increase competition in digital markets. As the UK’s independent competition authority, the CMA is responsible for operating the digital market...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFranchises: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK's franchising framework.
Answer: The self-regulation of franchising through the British Franchise Association has generally served the UK well, with the franchise sector contributing significantly to our economy.However, the government is not complacent and is concerned to maintain fairn...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: ChildrenMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to amend the presumption of parental involvement when a parent has been convicted of abuse or violent crimes.
Answer: The Government has announced that it will repeal the presumption of parental involvement from the Children Act 1989 when Parliamentary time allows.We are committed to ensuring that the child’s welfare remains at the heart of the courts’ decision-making, a...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordOmaveloxoloneDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence on approval of Skyclarys; and if he will consider the urgent provision of Skyclarys for patients on an
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) initiated the appraisal of Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) for the treatment of Friedrich’s Ataxia for people aged 16 years old and over in anticipation of a licence bring granted by the Medicines and...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Industrial Competitiveness SchemeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 21 July 2025 to Question 67936 on Manufacturing Industries: Electricity, when he will publish his Department's consultation on a new British industrial competitiveness scheme.
Answer: The Department for Business and Trade will launch a consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme before the end of this year.
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge TaskforceDepartment for TransportTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the next Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce Meeting will occur before 2026.
Answer: The Government intends to convene a further meeting of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce in the near future. Officials will be in touch to arrange the specifics of this in due course.
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice Stations: Greater LondonHome OfficeTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department had with the Mayor of London on the planned closure of front counters in police stations in London.
Answer: Decisions regarding the management of local police resourcing and estates, including police stations, is a matter for Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners (or equivalents).They are best placed to make these decisions based ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 78388More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he plans to publish a response to the report by the National Audit Office entitled Investigation into the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, published on 16 June 2025, HC 951.
Answer: The government does not plan to publish a formal, separate response to the National Audit Office (NAO) report, Investigation into the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, HC 951, published on 16 June 2025. The government has acknowledged an...
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce next plans to meet.
Answer: I intend to convene a further meeting of the Taskforce in the near future to discuss next steps. My officials will be in touch to arrange the specifics of this in due course.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEquality: Codes of PracticeWomen and EqualitiesTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70814More
Question: To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what recent progress she has made in drafting the Equality and Human Rights Commission's draft Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations; and what discussions she has had with relevant o
Answer: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has revised its Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations following the six week consultation and submitted it to the Minister for Women and Equalities. The EHRC has sought views from ...
Answered 16 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what are the delivery rates of M4(2) accessible and adaptable homes.
Answer: The data requested is not held centrally although the English Housing Survey does collect data on accessibility and adaptations within the home.
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to mandate higher accessibility standards for new build homes.
Answer: Housing is one of this Government’s top priorities. Everyone deserves to live in a decent home that is suitable for them and meets their needs. The revised National Planning Policy Framework, published on 12 December 2024, requires local planning authorit...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, in what way compliance with accessibility regulations for new build homes is monitored.
Answer: In the initial stages, a building control application is required for new build homes. This is reviewed by building control bodies to ensure compliance with building regulations, including Part M – Access to and use of buildings.During the build process, ...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLegal Aid Agency: InternetMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when she expects the Legal Aid Agency's digital services covering civil legal aid will return online; and what recent discussions she has had with the Legal Aid Agency on this matter.
Answer: We expect that the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) digital platform and services will begin to be restored from early September onwards and this will be a phased return. The LAA has written to representative bodies and providers to update them that the old Portal ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBlood: DonorsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to conduct a review of blood donation rules for people over the age of 70.
Answer: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is responsible for blood donation in England, and blood donor selection guidelines are prepared by the Joint United Kingdom Blood Transfusion and Tissue Transplantation Services Professional Advisory Committee (JPAC), with...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Rates: Tax AllowancesTreasuryTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68799More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what information her Department holds on the proportion of businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sector that will (a) not qualify for retail, hospitality and leisure relief and (b) pay a higher multiplie
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government published a Discussion Paper setting out priority areas for business rates reform and invited industry to co-design a fairer business rates system. In summer, the Government will publish an interim report that sets ou...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68798More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the planned higher multiplier for properties with rateable values above £500,000, broken down by business sector.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government published a Discussion Paper setting out priority areas for business rates reform and invited industry to co-design a fairer business rates system. In summer, the Government will publish an interim report that sets ou...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68797More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what her planned timeline is for the publication of the interim report on business rates.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2024, the Government published a Discussion Paper setting out priority areas for business rates reform and invited industry to co-design a fairer business rates system. In summer, the Government will publish an interim report that sets ou...
Answered 24 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHeathrow AirportDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to Table 9.2 of her Department's report entitled Updated Appraisal Report: Airport Capacity in the South East, published in October 2017, whether it remains her Department's estimate that the net
Answer: The latest published information on the net present value of a Heathrow Northwest runway is contained in the “Addendum to the Updated Appraisal Report” published June 2018 which updated the Department’s estimate to a net present value of £2.9bn to minus £...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTransport: Carbon BudgetsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the implications for her Department’s policies of the UK Climate Change Committee's report entitled the Sixth Carbon budget, published in December 2020.
Answer: As the UK’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, transport has an important role in the UK economy meeting the Sixth Carbon Budget. Transport emissions reduced by 10% between 2019 and 2023, but must fall faster to achieve our legal targets. The Gov...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordManufacturing Industries: EnergyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to p.30 of The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published on 23 June 2025, what steps he plans to take to support manufacturing businesses with high energy costs that are not part of the
Answer: This government recognises that high electricity costs are a key challenge for British businesses.Alongside commitments set out in the Industrial Strategy, our clean power mission is the key to long-term sustainable price reductions. Our Clean Power 2030 ...
Answered 21 Jul 2025
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