Sarah Olney MP: written questions
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Heathrow Airport: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to her Department's report entitled Draft Heathrow expansion national policy statement, published on June 2026, page 54, what discussions she has had with the Major of London on potential congest
Answer: The Secretary of State has not met with the Mayor of London to discuss potential congestion charges to and from Heathrow Airport, in the context of Heathrow Expansion.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHeathrow Airport: TollsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of introducing a congestion charge in respect of journeys to and from Heathrow Airport.
Answer: None. The decision to introduce a road user charge is for the relevant traffic authorities for an area to make.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what impact assessment he has made of the changes to steel tariffs on the manufacturing sector.
Answer: The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users, including those in the manufacturing and defence sectors, to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The policy h...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what impact assessment he has made of the changes to steel tariffs on the supply chain for the defence industry.
Answer: The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users, including those in the manufacturing and defence sectors, to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The policy h...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordIron and Steel: Import DutiesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of excluding product codes 14 and 27 from the new steel tariffs.
Answer: The Government engaged extensively with both primary steel producers and downstream users, including those in the manufacturing and defence sectors, to inform development of the steel trade measure, including a Call for Evidence in July 2025. The policy h...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAirports: National Policy StatementsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to publish the draft Airport National Policy Statement.
Answer: As set out in the Government’s October 2025 announcement, we are working to consult on the outcome of the Airports National Policy Statement (ANPS) review by the summer.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria he uses to assess the effectiveness of the Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Answer: Data, evidence, and engagement with experts informed the actions that sit within the Suicide Prevention Strategy’s action plan. Government departments and other organisations responsible for delivering suicide prevention activity are accountable for the d...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPharmacyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much was spent on the Pharmacy First awareness campaign.
Answer: The Pharmacy First advertising campaign has now run on several occasions. Evaluation of the November to December 2024 campaign showed a measurable increase in public awareness and confidence. Awareness that pharmacies can treat Pharmacy First conditions r...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 26 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 124188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the mid-term review of the Suicide Prevention Strategy will be published.
Answer: Officials are reviewing the Suicide Prevention Strategy, including how best to present updates, acknowledging the successes of the strategy so far as well as re-invigorating cross-Government efforts to go further. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of Stat...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic 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
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what criteria will be used to consider potential sites for funding via the Structures Fund.
Answer: The Department for Transport surveyed local highway authorities and other transport stakeholders on the criteria for prioritising structures for investment through the Structures Fund in February 2026. The Department is currently considering responses to ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport: InfrastructureDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many sites has her Department shortlisted to potentially receive funding from the Structure Fund.
Answer: The Department for Transport surveyed local highway authorities and transport stakeholders on the assessment criteria for the Structures Fund in February 2026. We are currently considering the responses and will confirm the final prioritisation criteria i...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHammersmith Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has held discussions with (a) Transport for London and (b) Hammersmith and Fulham Council on potential funding contributions for repairs for Hammersmith Bridge.
Answer: I wrote to you and members of the Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce, which includes Transport for London and Hammersmith and Fulham Council, on 27 February.I set out in my letter that I consider Hammersmith Bridge to be a good candidate for investment from the...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOppressionHome 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
Original Parliament recordForeign 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
Original Parliament recordTaxation: Interest PaymentsTreasuryTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116087More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many residents have been charged interest on late payments to HMRC in each year since 2015.
Answer: We do not hold aggregated data on the total number of individuals who have paid late payment interest.
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordData Centres: EnergyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the capabilities of UK data centres to meet the energy usage required with the increasing use of AI.
Answer: The Government keeps UK data centre capability under review and works closely with energy regulators, network operators and industry.Through the AI Energy Council, Government is assessing system‑wide impacts, promoting energy efficiency and clean power so...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are currently on the NHS Talking Therapy waiting list in the UK.
Answer: The latest published annual statistics for NHS Talking Therapies services in England for 2024/25 show that the mean average waiting time in days between the date the referral request was received and the date of first appointment, where the referral had a...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what was the average waiting time in 2025 for an NHS Talking Therapy appointment following referral.
Answer: The latest published annual statistics for NHS Talking Therapies services in England for 2024/25 show that the mean average waiting time in days between the date the referral request was received and the date of first appointment, where the referral had a...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: MetersDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what are the average cost differences between smart water meter bills and flatline bills.
Answer: Customers can be charged for water and sewerage through either the rateable value (unmetered) or via metered volume. Smart meters automatically monitor water usage, enabling water companies and customers to receive more regular data on water consumption. ...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has made an estimate of the average cost difference between smart meter and flatline bills.
Answer: Smart meters help households to manage their energy use and reduce bills by enabling suppliers to bill them for their actual, rather than estimated, energy use. Households with additional low carbon technology can also save on their energy bills by switch...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance SchemeDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how she plans to support the Music and Dance Scheme Schools that face financial challenges.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMusic and Dance Scheme: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans her Department has to provide long-term funding certainty for schools supported by the Music and Dance Scheme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDance and Music: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that children from non-privileged backgrounds continue to have access to music and dance training, including through supporting the Music and Dance Scheme Schools.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTransport for London: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 110845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with Transport for London on the distribution of the structure fund for repairs and renovations.
Answer: The Department is currently seeking views from key stakeholders, including Transport for London, on how best to design and deliver the Structures Fund.
Answered 16 Feb 2026
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