Sarah Olney MP: written questions

Written questions

• Domestic AbuseHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 908225More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of funding for domestic abuse services.

  Answer: The Freedom from Violence and Abuse: a cross-government strategy committed to invest more than £1 billion over the next three years to support victims, including: £550 million for victims’ services from the Ministry of Justice;£499 million for safe accomm...

  Answered 12 Mar 2026

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• OppressionHome OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117368More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how does the Home Office learn of, or uncover, incidents of transnational repression.

  Answer: We continually assess potential threats in the UK and draw on a multisource model to build a comprehensive picture of that threat.The Government works closely with law enforcement, government departments, international partners, civil society and affected...

  Answered 10 Mar 2026

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• Foreign Influence Registration SchemeHome OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117367More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will set the processes by which the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme collects data from individuals.

  Answer: Those registering under FIRS do so through a dedicated IT platform. Comprehensive guidance on the scheme has been published on gov.uk. This includes guidance on what data needs to be registered and what data will appear on the public register.In addition,...

  Answered 5 Mar 2026

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• Immigration: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 2 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110035More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January 2026 to Question 107739, if he will clarify what productivity and effectiveness service improvements are used with the assistance of AI.

  Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI) is used across a number of Home Office services to support productivity, improve effectiveness, and enhance service delivery. In immigration operations, we have developed bespoke tools for specific teams to improve the asylum ...

  Answered 10 Feb 2026

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• Immigration: Artificial IntelligenceHome OfficeTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107739More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department uses artificial intelligence for decision making on immigration applications.

  Answer: Where appropriate, we use AI to improve productivity and effectiveness in our public services. All applications made under the Immigration Rules are considered and decided by trained human decision-makers.

  Answered 30 Jan 2026

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• Immigration: Hong KongHome OfficeTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98554More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her statement, entitled A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, of 20 November, if she will explain the impact of the changes on pathways to settlement on the children of British National (O

  Answer: The Government remains steadfast in its support for members of the Hong Kong community in the UK.BN(O) visa holders will attract a 5-year reduction in the qualifying period for settlement, meaning they will continue to be able to settle in the UK after 5 ...

  Answered 17 Dec 2025

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• ImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94272More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Settlement Pathway announced on 20 November 2025, if she will define the requirement for indefinite leave to remain applicants to have no debt in the UK, specifically in relation

  Answer: A Fairer Pathway to Settlement, the statement accompanying our current public consultation on earned settlement, sets out that applicants seeking to settle in the UK should have no current litigation, NHS, tax or other government debt.Further detail on th...

  Answered 2 Dec 2025

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• Police 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

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