Written Question
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Asked by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
Question
to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how she plans to support the Music and Dance Scheme Schools that face financial challenges.
Answered by Georgia Gould
- Minister of State (Education)
I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Written Question
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Asked by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
Question
to the Department for Education:
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.
Answered by Georgia Gould
- Minister of State (Education)
I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Written Question
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Asked by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
Question
to the Department for Education:
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.
Answered by Georgia Gould
- Minister of State (Education)
I refer the hon. Member for Richmond Park to the answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111332.
Written Question
Monday 16th February 2026
Asked by:
Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat - Richmond Park)
Question
to the Department for Transport:
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.
Answered by Simon Lightwood
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
The Department is currently seeking views from key stakeholders, including Transport for London, on how best to design and deliver the Structures Fund.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Onshoring: Fashion and Textiles
"The Minister’s sedentary intervention gives me a good opportunity to say that the hand knitting industry supports many jobs in many rural areas, right across the country, including Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. However, I have spoken to the people who own Knit With Me, the amazing knitting shop on …..."Sarah Olney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Onshoring: Fashion and Textiles
"The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. We need to take much firmer action to ensure that no products traded in the supply chain in this country—or, as he says, stocks listed on the stock market—are produced through any kind of forced labour. The use of forced labour is an affront …..."Sarah Olney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Onshoring: Fashion and Textiles
"It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Jardine—there is nobody better to chair a debate on fashion, if I may say so. I thank the hon. Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West) for her excellent opening speech and all the wonderful points she made. …..."Sarah Olney - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Thu 12 Feb 2026
Onshoring: Fashion and Textiles
"Does the Minister agree that effective regulation is not about putting burdens on business, but about ensuring a level playing field, so that ethical businesses and those that have committed to the welfare of their employees and to sourcing good quality materials have a level playing field to sell their …..."Sarah Olney - View Speech
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Division Vote (Commons)
11 Feb 2026 - Local Government Finance -
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Sarah Olney (LD) voted No
- in line with the party majority
and against the House
One of
50 Liberal Democrat No votes vs
0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 143
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Oral Answers to Questions
"5. If he will update the UK emissions trading scheme to reflect the carbon abatement costs of major projects. ..."Sarah Olney - View Speech
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