Sarah Olney MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Infected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52633More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he expects all payments by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority to eligible people to be made.
Answer: The recently published Framework Document sets out the timelines agreed between IBCA and Cabinet Office; namely for the bulk of infected people to be paid no later than the end of 2027 and the bulk of affected people to be paid no later than the end of 20...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52632More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what proportion of eligible people have received compensation from the Infected Blood Compensation Authority.
Answer: Due to the nature of the Infected Blood scandal there is uncertainty over the number of people, especially those affected, who might be eligible for compensation. The final number of eligible people will ultimately depend on the number of victims who come...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordInfected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52631More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people (a) infected and (b) impacted by the infected blood scandal have (i) been invited to make a claim, (ii) been offered compensation and (iii) received compensation.
Answer: As of 6 May 2025, 677 infected people have been contacted to begin the claims process, with 432 of those starting their claim. 160 offers of compensation have been made, totalling over £150m, and 106 payments have been made, totalling £96,608,906.
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectionsCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47764More
Question: 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.
Answer: 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 ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectionsCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47763More
Question: 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.
Answer: 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 ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47297More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which roles the Government classifies as civil servants for the purposes of short campaign election regulation.
Answer: 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 ...
Answered 1 May 2025
Original Parliament recordYoung People: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 33052More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to remove barriers to young people in the UK wishing to study and work in the EU.
Answer: The Government recognises the value to young people of the opportunity to experience different cultures and work or study elsewhere. UK nationals can travel visa-free to the EU, for example for short-term study, for up to 90 days in a rolling 180-day peri...
Answered 27 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReformCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 26853More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress his Department has made on the review to look at government wide reform at a local level led by the Parliamentary Secretary.
Answer: The Government is committed to reforming the state to deliver better public services which revolve around the needs of the users. At the heart of those reforms is a place-based approach. A significant programme of work is underway with departments, local ...
Answered 6 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Trade with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23403More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help reduce trade barriers with the EU.
Answer: The Government is committed to resetting our EU relationship, including by reducing barriers to trade. We will seek a sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement to reduce unnecessary border checks and mutual recognition for professional qualifications, as...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23402More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of a youth mobility system between the United Kingdom and European Union.
Answer: The Government set out clear priorities for the reset with the EU in the manifesto. There are no plans for a Youth Mobility Scheme
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Relations with EUCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23401More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps he is taking to improve relations with the European Union.
Answer: The Government is resetting the relationship with our European friends to strengthen ties and tackle shared challenges. The Prime Minister and President of the European Commission have agreed to strengthen the relationship between the EU and UK, putting i...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordElections: SubversionCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23400More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure the security of domestic elections from foreign interference.
Answer: Protecting the UK and our democratic processes from foreign interference is a priority for this Government and we have a number of mechanisms in place to do this. The National Security Act 2023 provides the security services and law enforcement agencies w...
Answered 20 Jan 2025
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