Olly Glover
MP for Didcot and Wantage
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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My Oxfordshire constituents are sick of widespread potholes, particularly at Milton interchange, in Didcot and along the A417 serving Challow and Stanford in the Vale. Yet the Government are cutting funding for Oxfordshire county council by £24 million over three years, which is equivalent to its annual highways maintenance budget. The Prime Minister is of course entitled to dig a pothole for himself, but why is he cutting funding for Oxfordshire's roads?
Context
Residents in Oxfordshire are experiencing widespread potholes, particularly at Milton interchange, Didcot, and along the A417. The Government are cutting funding to Oxfordshire county council by £24 million over three years.
Keir Starmer
We have put a record amount of money into dealing with potholes. The hon. Member needs to ask his council, which is run by his party, why it is not using that money.
Assessment
Redirected blame to the local council without addressing funding cuts
Session: PMQs 2026-02-11
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I recently had the privilege of visiting Fitzwaryn school, the only special school in my Oxfordshire constituency, to see the excellent care and education it provides. Given the urgent need for more funding for additional special schools and to enable special schools to spread their expertise to mainstream schools, what does the Prime Minister say to parents and education workers who are desperately worried by his Government’s decision announced last week to delay reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities system?
Context
There is an urgent need for more funding for additional special schools to spread expertise to mainstream schools. The government announced a delay in reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities system.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am grateful to the hon. Member for raising that. I think the broken SEND system has been raised with me more frequently than any other issue at Prime Minister’s questions. We need to review it because it is not working for any of those involved, particularly children and parents. It is important that we get it right and, in so far as we can, that we get a consensus on how we go forward. That is what we are attempting to do.
Assessment
Specific actions to address concerns over delays in reforms
Promising Review But No Immediate Action
Session: PMQs 2025-10-29
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My Oxfordshire constituency of Didcot and Wantage has seen a 35% population increase in the last 20 years. My constituents recognise the need for affordable housing, but the current planning system is not delivering the GP surgeries, dentists and transport options they need. Will the Prime Minister restore faith in the planning system and, as well as focusing on housing numbers, deliver the local targets for health services and wider infrastructure that growing communities need?
Context
The MP noted his Oxfordshire constituency has seen a significant population increase, leading to challenges in meeting the needs of residents. He highlighted that while housing numbers are important, local targets for health services and wider infrastructure are equally crucial.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We are, of course, delivering 1.5 million homes, but we are also creating communities for the future. The hon. Gentleman is right that that must include good schools, GPs and reliable transport links, which is what makes a good community. Just today we have announced an additional £350 million to deliver more affordable homes so that more people can realise the dream of home ownership.
Assessment
Did not provide specific commitments for local targets for health services and wider infrastructure in growing communities
Discussed Housing But Avoided Specifics On Health Services And Infrastructure
Session: PMQs 2025-02-12
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Oxfordshire has seen a huge amount of population growth in recent years, without the infrastructure to match. A new railway station on the great western main line between Didcot and Swindon at Grove and Wantage would help to reduce traffic and improve access to both Oxford and London. Does the Prime Minister support investment in our railways, and will he meet me to hear the case for a new railway station at Grove and Wantage?
Context
The question references population growth in Oxfordshire without adequate infrastructure. The MP seeks investment for a new railway station on the Great Western Main Line to reduce traffic and improve access.
Keir Starmer
I thank the hon. Member for raising this issue, which is important for his constituents. We are committed to putting passengers at the heart of our railways. Great British Railways will work closely with regional government mayors, operators and passenger groups to ensure that rail investment meets the needs of communities, and I will ensure that he gets the meeting he wants with the relevant Minister to discuss the issues in his constituency.
Session: PMQs 2024-09-11
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In a recent incident at Uttoxeter's McDonald's roundabout, a car lost control and ploughed into the restaurant seating area. That is a collision hotspot, and the incident presents further evidence that the A50 needs to be urgently upgraded. I hope that there will be good news in RIS3—the third road investment strategy. What steps is the Minister taking to make roundabouts and roads like the A50 safer?
Context
The MP noted the importance of road safety, mentioning a recent incident at Uttoxeter's McDonald's roundabout where no one was injured despite a car crashing into the restaurant. He expressed hope for improvements in RIS3.
Lilian Greenwood
I am sorry to hear about that incident. I share my hon. Friend's relief that no one was injured. Improvements to junctions across the A50 corridor in Staffordshire are being considered as part of the pipeline of potential future major enhancements to the strategic road network.
Session: Support for Road Users 2026-02-12
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In my constituency, Derbyshire Wish offers vital support for domestic violence victims using my offices as a safe space. Rural communities face unique challenges in tackling this issue due to isolation. What specific steps is the Minister taking to ensure that police standards accommodate these rural needs?
Context
Derbyshire Wish, a local organisation providing support services to domestic violence victims, operates from the MP's office. The isolation of rural areas can make abuse harder to detect and address.
Jess Phillips
I pay tribute to Derbyshire Wish and encourage others to do so. Rural communities face the same issues as urban ones, but with different needs. The Government will work with Members from rural areas to consider what needs to be done to ensure isolation is fully taken into account when writing police standards.
Session: Domestic Violence Victim Support 2026-02-09
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I have a constituent who endured years of domestic abuse and came forward to Thames Valley police after seeking help. She was let down by poor processes and communication, leading to her abuser avoiding prosecution despite a positive charging decision. Now worried for her personal safety and with a PTSD diagnosis, what more can the Minister do to ensure victims are taken seriously so other cases like hers don't happen?
Context
A constituent faced process and communication failures after coming forward to report domestic abuse, resulting in the perpetrator avoiding prosecution. This case highlights concerns about victim support and safety.
Jess Phillips
The Government have invested £13.1 million in a policing centre for tackling violence against women and girls, which aims to identify gaps in the system and establish nationwide standards for accountability. We are committed to improving processes so that victims do not face similar issues in future.
Session: Domestic Violence Victim Support 2026-02-09
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With over 5,000 pubs seeing their business rates double due to revaluations as warned by the VOA, why did the Government press on and create such uncertainty for our hospitality sector in the Budget?
Context
The chief executive of the Valuation Office Agency warned that over 5,000 pubs would see their business rates double ahead of the Budget.
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson)
We knew revaluations would be implemented from 1 April, so we introduced a significant package of support for all businesses across the economy. We have lowered multipliers for businesses like pubs that were mentioned.
Session: Support for Businesses 2026-01-27
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In this context, will the Government seize the opportunity to continue progress on life expectancy in the global south and boost the UK economy by increasing their spending on global health research and development?
Context
The US Government have cut funding for research and development on lifesaving health solutions that help the world’s poorest people, creating an opportunity for UK scientists.
Chris Elmore (The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs)
I cannot comment on the US’s decision; it is a matter for its Administration. As I have mentioned, one of the focuses of our ODA support will be on health. We have announced to the House additional funding for tackling life-limiting conditions, particularly on the continent of Africa.
Session: Official Development Assistance 2026-01-20
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Does the Secretary of State support the idea of a 21st-century railway passenger charter that would guarantee better passenger experience our passengers deserve?
Context
The government has decided to embrace the Lib Dem campaign for a rail fares freeze, but passengers have experienced above-inflation fare increases for two decades prior.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
Accessibility will sit at the heart of Great British Railways. There will be an accessibility duty within the Railways Bill, ensuring that accessibility is always considered. On fares, the rail fare freeze and the Railways Bill will save passengers £600 million in 2026-27.
Session: Passenger Rail Services 2026-01-08
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Love Beer Brewery in Milton supplies fantastic ale but its viability is threatened by the freeze of income tax thresholds and increase in beer duty. Its owner has a day job to survive. Will the Minister say more about what else the Government can do to support small businesses like Love Beer?
Context
Love Beer Brewery in Milton faces viability issues due to tax freeze and increased beer duty, with monthly costs between £1,500 and £2,000.
Chris Bryant (Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade)
We are introducing legislation later this year that will tackle late payments, which is the most important piece of legislation in the UK in this field for 25 years. This will make a dramatic difference by ensuring businesses have access to capital.
Session: Small and Medium-sized Businesses 2025-12-11
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I am sure that the Minister will join me in welcoming Alaa’s recent release from detention in Egypt, and in thanking the many people who have campaigned for and helped secure this over the years. This week, Alaa will miss the 14th birthday of his son Khaled because the Egyptian authorities are not letting him travel. It is good to hear about the engagement that the Minister describes, but what further steps can he and the Prime Minister take to ensure that Alaa is able to return to the UK to spend Christmas with his family?
Context
Following Alaa Abd el-Fattah's release from detention in Egypt, Olly Glover asked about further steps being taken to ensure his ability to travel back to the UK for Christmas.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
I have set out some of the steps we have taken already. I met Mr el-Fattah in Cairo last month, and am in regular contact with his family. I can assure the hon. Gentleman that this case is right at the top of my priority list, as well as that of the Foreign Secretary and the Prime Minister.
Session: Alaa Abd el-Fattah 2025-12-02
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For decades, rail fares have been subject to above-inflation increases, and many people feel that prices such as £7,780 for an annual season ticket from Didcot to the London travelcard area do not represent good value for money and hinder the railways’ potential to reduce congestion and contribute to economic growth. Does the Secretary of State support the idea of a rail fares freeze? If she does, what representations has she made to the Chancellor ahead of the Budget?
Context
Rail fares have been increasing above inflation for decades, with season ticket prices reaching £7,780 from Didcot to the London travelcard area. Constituents feel that such high costs hinder economic growth and reduce railway usage.
Heidi Alexander (The Secretary of State for Transport)
The hon. Gentleman tempts me to divulge conversations that I have had in advance of the Budget. I am sorry to disappoint him, but I am not going to do that. I am acutely aware of the importance that the travelling public place on affordability, and of course I want to find a way to help those who rely on our railways, given the cost of living pressures that people are experiencing. I have spoken before about the scale of the public subsidy that we are currently putting into the railways, and we have to get the right balance between supporting rail users and being fair to the taxpayer.
Session: Transport System Economic Growth 2025-11-20
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Great Western Park has added 3,000 homes to Didcot, in my Oxfordshire constituency, and Valley Park, which is under construction, will add 4,000 more. However, the new GP surgery promised in 2008 remains a barren patch of land and existing facilities cannot cope. The integrated care board is supportive, but progress has stalled due to NHS England’s involvement. Does the Secretary of State agree with me that integrated care boards should have the authority to direct primary care funding, and will he meet me to help unblock the new GP surgery my constituents desperately need?
Context
The constituency of Didcot and Wantage has seen significant housing developments, with Great Western Park adding 3,000 homes and Valley Park expected to add another 4,000. However, the promised new GP surgery remains unfulfilled despite support from the integrated care board (ICB).
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
Let me come back to the hon. Gentleman after I have found out what has gone wrong in this case. As he points out, ICBs are responsible for commissioning, planning, securing and monitoring GP services within their health system, through delegated responsibility from NHS England, and capital is allocated to ICBs on a basis that takes account of annual population growth. I can understand his frustration and that of his constituents, so let me find out what has gone wrong and come back to him.
Session: Patient Access to GPs 2025-10-21
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I recently visited the Cornermen project in my Oxfordshire constituency. Based at South Moreton boxing club, it provides professional mental health support for men in a sporting environment. Does the Minister agree that sports and leisure can open the door to mental health provision? What more can the Government do to nurture organisations such as the Cornermen?
Context
The Cornermen project in Olly Glover's constituency provides professional mental health support for men in a sporting environment. The initiative aims to open the door to mental health provision.
The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Lisa Nandy)
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Sports and leisure activities offer a unique way of opening up pathways into mental health provision, as they are non-stigmatising environments where people can talk about their issues openly and feel supported in doing so.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-07-03
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In my Oxfordshire constituency of Didcot and Wantage, sites at Culham, Harwell campus and Milton Park host a growing range of scientific and high-tech businesses, including a proposed artificial intelligence growth zone at Culham. Major housing growth also continues, and the new Valley Park development will use air source heat pumps. However, the Future Oxfordshire Partnership has raised concerns that grid constraints are causing significant delays to decarbonisation activities and creation of local power grids. What steps will the Minister take to address these problems and create an electricity grid fit for 21st-century Oxfordshire?
Context
Sites in Olly Glover's constituency host scientific and high-tech businesses. The Future Oxfordshire Partnership has raised concerns about grid constraints causing delays to decarbonisation activities.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)
There are two parts to addressing these problems. First, connections reform prioritises projects that are strategically relevant and ready to deliver. Second, building significantly more grid infrastructure is necessary. Members need a practical approach: support new grid infrastructure to unlock the potential of demand projects like AI growth zones.
Session: Grid Capacity 2025-06-10
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Kamala moved to the UK in 2021 as a skilled worker in my Oxfordshire constituency. They worked to discover novel drugs for diseases with no current treatment. They are an additional rate taxpayer and have made many professional and personal ties here. The sudden increase to the qualifying period from five to ten years has plunged hard-working people like Kamala into uncertainty about their future. Will the Minister meet me to understand the impact of the policy not just on workers like Kamala but on the Government’s wider science and research objectives?
Context
Kamala moved to the UK in 2021 as a skilled worker in Oxfordshire. She has made significant professional contributions, including developing novel drugs for diseases without current treatments. The proposed increase of the standard qualifying period from five to ten years has caused uncertainty for individuals like Kamala.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)
The changes are indeed important. We recognise how important they are to people and will listen to what people tell us in the consultation. After that we will provide details of how the scheme will work, including in respect of any transitional arrangements for those already in the UK.
Session: Qualifying Period for Settlement 2025-06-02
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In my Oxfordshire constituency, local authorities want to support the provision of major leisure facilities for our growing population, including in the new estates in north-east Didcot, Valley Park and Wantage Kingsgrove. However, they have not found it possible to secure enough funding from developers via section 106 agreements. Will the Minister meet me to discuss a more strategic approach to leisure provision to help us create healthier and happier communities?
Context
Local authorities in Olly Glover's Oxfordshire constituency struggle to secure sufficient funding from developers for major leisure facilities serving a growing population, particularly in new estates such as north-east Didcot, Valley Park, and Wantage Kingsgrove.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
Leisure facilities are vital to getting people active, and I would be delighted to meet the hon. Member.
Session: Sports Facilities Areas of Housing Growth 2025-05-22
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I recently met a constituent at a surgery appointment who, alongside her family, has experienced significant psychological trauma as a result of stalking, and who has concerns about the police response. In light of what the Solicitor General has said about strengthening stalking protection orders, what more can be done to ensure that the police are briefed and supported to implement them, so that families can live their lives in safety?
Context
A constituent experienced significant psychological trauma from stalking, raising concerns about police response. Stalking cases are increasing with more referrals to the police and convictions.
The Solicitor General
Stalking cases are on the rise with more referrals and convictions. We are taking strong action, introducing statutory guidance for police to release identities of online stalkers, extending stalking protection orders for use at conviction and acquittal, and conducting a review of stalking legislation to ensure it is fit for purpose.
Session: Stalking 2025-05-08
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Many constituents have written to me to express their concern on the recent UK Supreme Court ruling relating to the legal definition of a woman. It has left the already vulnerable members of the trans community feeling uncertain about how they will be able to go about their day-to-day lives. What steps is the Minister taking to work with her colleagues in other Departments to provide further guidance and clarity on what the judgment means in practice?
Context
Recent UK Supreme Court ruling has caused uncertainty among the trans community about how they will be able to go about their day-to-day lives.
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
You will know, Mr Speaker, that I made a statement to the House setting out the Government’s position where we welcomed the clarity of the Supreme Court ruling. I should also stress that, of course, everyone within our country deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion, and trans people continue to enjoy protection from harassment and discrimination under the law. We are working with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on its code of practice, which it will set out in due course following consultation.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-05-07
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I thank the hon. Member for his answer. As he says, there are 7,000 staff working here who support 650 Members of this House and 836 in the other place. As he recognises, it is essential that the needs, wisdom and experience of the people who make the estate a success are heard and fully considered. Will he commit to continuing to run that full consultation and maximising efforts to do so in a way that will ensure the strongest attendance and the best engagement?
Context
The restoration and renewal programme has been engaging extensively with staff, including over 420 workshops and briefings in the past two years. There are concerns about ensuring that all needs are heard.
Nick Smith
The hon. Member makes an important point: the whole Westminster village needs to be engaged in this important topic, which affects all of our workplace.
Session: Parliamentary Staff Engagement 2025-02-27
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In Oxfordshire, the high needs of our accumulated deficit is expected to rise to £77.1 million by the end of 2025, and across England it is expected to rise to nearly £6 billion in the same period. Does the Minister agree that a shift towards inclusive education, early intervention and enhanced support in mainstream schools is essential for creating a sustainable system, and will she commit to delivering this?
Context
Oxfordshire's high needs funding deficit is expected to rise significantly by the end of 2025, raising concerns about the sustainability of the system. The questioner advocates for a shift towards inclusive education and early intervention.
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
We agree wholeheartedly that we need a more inclusive mainstream system with an education, health and care plan process. We have allocated capital funding for this purpose and are looking at reforms on multiple levels to ensure children can be educated in their local community.
Session: SEND Provision 2025-01-27
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The Local Government Association estimates that the Budget’s increases to employer national insurance contributions will cost local councils an extra £637 million per year. The Government’s funding settlement for councils in relation to that of £515 million will leave them with a gap, putting key services such as social care, pothole repairs and leisure facilities at risk. Will the Chancellor commit to fully finding that gap for local councils, rather than them having to look for savings?
Context
Liberal Democrat MP Olly Glover questioned the government's funding settlement for local councils, which would leave them with a gap of £637 million after increased employer national insurance contributions.
Mansfield
During the passage of the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill, we set out clearly how the scheme would work to reimburse costs for public departments or local government.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-21
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In my Oxfordshire constituency, residents are concerned about increased antisocial behaviour, particularly pickpocketing and shoplifting in our towns. Given that the last Conservative Government cut the number of police community support officers (PCSOs) in the Thames valley area by more than half since 2015, what steps will the Minister be taking to ensure that the police are able to improve community policing in Oxfordshire towns such as Wallingford, Wantage and Didcot?
Context
Residents of Didcot, Wallingford, and Wantage are concerned about increased antisocial behaviour such as pickpocketing and shoplifting.
Yvette Cooper (The Secretary of State for the Home Department)
We want to see an increase in neighbourhood policing right across the country. That is why we set out £100 million as part of the police settlement for next year to kick-start and increase recruitment of neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs, alongside stronger powers to tackle neighbourhood crime.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-13
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Does the Minister agree that Bikeability training is an essential life skill that everyone should have access to, and will she commit to joining me on a visit to a local Oxfordshire school to see the scheme in action?
Context
Bikeability is the world’s largest road safety programme. Recent data from the Bikeability Trust showed that in areas with higher levels of training for children, the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads decreased.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
A total of 1.6 million people have participated in Active Travel England’s training programmes, including a record half a million children receiving cycle training last year. I am a keen cyclist and, having been knocked off my bike in the last couple of years, I understand how important it is to feel confident about cycling safely. I would be happy to join the hon. Member to see some of that work in action.
Session: Road Safety Vulnerable Road Users 2025-01-09
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Would the Minister support more flexibility in local energy systems to allow local energy trading and get more support for renewable energy schemes in communities so that more local people can directly benefit?
Context
The questioner highlights the benefits of renewable energy schemes on community buildings in his constituency, supported by the Low Carbon Hub.
Michael Shanks
The hon. Gentleman makes an incredibly important point about how local community groups can benefit from not just hosting the community energy, but from being able to sell locally. We have had a number of conversations on this topic already.
Session: Community Energy Projects 2024-12-17
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What steps he is taking to support community energy projects. Last week, the government published the clean power action plan which included information about how they will meet their mission for clean power and confirmed that community energy will play an important role, particularly through Great British Energy.
Context
The questioner wants to support community energy projects in his constituency.
Michael Shanks
Community groups can benefit from not just hosting the community energy but also selling locally. We have had conversations on this topic and met the community energy contact group to look at what regulations there might be, and we are happy to look at any proposals that come forward.
Session: Community Energy Projects 2024-12-17
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Will the Minister press for more investment in, and support for, the coroner service?
Context
SUDEP Action, a charity based in Didcot and Wantage constituency, provides support for families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. The issue revolves around the need for improvements to coroner services to reduce trauma and improve understanding of causes.
Alex Davies-Jones
The Government recognise the impact of delays and the other issues facing coroners at the moment, and the impact that that is having on bereaved families and the wider systems. We welcome the recent Justice Committee report on the coroner service, and I look forward to working closely with the chief coroner, local authorities and key partners to devise and deliver a wider strategy for those services.
Session: Epilepsy Sudden Unexpected Death 2024-12-10
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What discussions she has had with the chief coroner on reporting sudden unexpected death in epilepsy?
Context
SUDEP Action, a charity based in Didcot and Wantage constituency, provides support for families affected by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. The issue revolves around the need for improvements to coroner services to reduce trauma and improve understanding of causes.
Alex Davies-Jones
I recently met the chief coroner. We did not discuss the specifics of this issue, but coroners have a statutory duty to investigate deaths that are not reported to them if they suspect that the cause is unknown, violent or unnatural, or that the death occurred in custody or other state detention.
Session: Epilepsy Sudden Unexpected Death 2024-12-10
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Most parties agree that first past the post is damaging trust in politics. Does the Secretary of State agree with a national commission for electoral reform as recommended by an all-party parliamentary group?
Context
There is a collective agreement among MPs that first past the post voting system damages trust in politics, supported by public opinion.
Angela Rayner
No.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-12-02
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Council-owned arts centres in my Oxfordshire constituency, such as Cornerstone in Didcot and the Beacon in Wantage, face rising energy and staffing costs. Given that most external funding sources do not support operating costs, will the Secretary of State press her Cabinet colleagues to back multi-year funding settlements for local government, to help art and culture to thrive?
Context
Council-owned arts centres face financial challenges due to rising costs, impacting their ability to support art and culture.
Chris Bryant
Yes!
Session: Topical Questions 2024-11-28
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I thank the Solicitor General for her answer. The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 had support from across the House in the previous Parliament. The statutory instrument to bring in its measures is with the Home Office but has yet to be brought forward. Property seized by the Thames Valley police rural crime taskforce across South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse since the start of 2023 is valued at more than £400,000, with an incalculable impact on farmers' mental health, wellbeing and anxiety. To improve the rate of prosecutions for rural crime, will the Solicitor General urge her colleagues at the Home Office to bring that statutory instrument before the House?
Context
The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023 received cross-party support but its statutory instrument has not been brought forward. The MP highlights the significant impact of equipment theft on farmers in his area, with property valued at over £400,000 seized by police since the start of 2023.
Sarah Sackman
I thank the hon. Member for raising an important point. I can confirm that we are committed to implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act and, with that, bringing about real benefits and impacts for farmers suffering from the theft and resale of high-value equipment, with all the stress and distress that that causes.
Session: Rural Crime 2024-11-14
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What steps she is taking to help ensure the effective prosecution of rural crime. I am concerned about the measures being taken by the government to effectively prosecute crimes in rural areas and address issues like farm theft and fly-tipping.
Context
The MP is concerned about the effectiveness of prosecuting rural crime, which has been a persistent issue in his constituency.
Sarah Sackman
The Government are deeply committed to addressing the important issue of rural crime; that is why we are strengthening neighbourhood policing in rural areas and implementing stronger laws to prevent farm theft and fly-tipping. In addition, we are recommitted to their being a specialist Crown prosecutor in each CPS area who supports the police in charging and prosecuting rural crime.
Session: Rural Crime 2024-11-14
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Lord Darzi's report highlighted the importance of local focus and alignment to co-ordinating local services and improving health, contributing to reduced hospital admissions. In Oxfordshire, the integrated care board is proposing to remove Oxfordshire's dedicated place director. Will the Secretary of State give his support to place-based roles to maintain local authority alignment, as recommended in Lord Darzi's report?
Context
Lord Darzi's report highlighted the importance of local focus in coordinating services, but an integrated care board is proposing to remove a dedicated place director.
Wes Streeting
I absolutely take the point the hon. Gentleman is making about the importance of place-based leadership. That is why one thing we will be looking to do, as part of the 10-year plan process, is to clarify roles and responsibilities in different parts of the system to ensure that we have better strategic place-based leadership.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-15
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Members of the AEAT pension scheme have collectively lost millions of pounds from their pensions, despite being told that they would be no less favourable following the privatisation of their pension scheme in 1996. The Public Accounts Committee found that they had received inadequate information from the Government and lost money as a result. Will the Minister provide a clear timescale for redress for AEAT pensioners in this unique case, as promised by a previous Pensions Minister?
Context
Members of the AEAT pension scheme have collectively lost millions of pounds due to inadequate information following privatisation in 1996. The Public Accounts Committee found that they received insufficient details from the Government.
Emma Reynolds
I thank the hon. Member for his question. I have looked into this issue, which has a long and complex history, and I would be very willing to meet him to discuss it in more detail.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-07
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
International Baccalaureate: Funding in State Schools
29 October 2025
Responding: Josh MacAlister
Main Concerns
["The IB diploma programme faces losing funding from the Government from 2026-27, without prior consultation or impact assessment. This decision is causing significant stress for parents, pupils and school staff at a critical time when decisions are being made about children's educational futures."]
Specific Asks
['The government should reconsider its decision to cut funding as it contradicts their commitment to further education and a broad curriculum. They must ensure that the IB remains accessible in state schools rather than creating a two-tier system where only those who can afford private schooling have access.']
Road Safety 2026-02-05
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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
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General Debate
Led by this MP
Proposes amendment to ensure rail strategy covers a period of 30 years, arguing that a long-term vision is necessary for sustainable railway development. Emphasises the need for strategic planning in ...
Rail Passengers’ Charter 2026-01-21
21 January 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
Moves for leave to bring in a Bill establishing a Rail Passengers' Charter with guarantees and targets for passenger rail services, penalties for non-compliance, and improvements in consistency. Criti...
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
12 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister opened the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill, emphasising that the Labour Government's second Budget was a choice between austerity and decline or investment and renewal, opting for the ...
Attendance
81.8%
18 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
11
50.0% of votes
No Votes
7
31.8% of votes
Abstentions
4
18.2% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
4
PMQs Asked
31
Ministerial Questions Asked
34
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
+106% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+291% above average
This MP:
31
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-35% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1338% above average
This MP:
34
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+8% above average
This MP:
81.8
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Olly Glover's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.