My work in Parliament - Nick Smith MP

Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme - [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the debate, Sir Robert. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the right hon. Member for Basingstoke (Dame Maria Miller) for...

Topical Questions

Energy Security and Net Zero

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

On the subject of facts, my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test (Dr Whitehead) just said that there are currently zero planning applications in the pipeline for onshore wind in England....

Inflation Reduction Act and Low Carbon Industries

Energy Security and Net Zero

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

In the summer, I heard about President Biden’s plan to use America’s industrial might to power up New York using offshore wind. Given that we need to turbocharge the green economy,...

Inflation Reduction Act and Low Carbon Industries

Energy Security and Net Zero

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

What recent assessment she has made of the impact of the US Inflation Reduction Act on levels of investment in low carbon industries in the UK.

Foreign Secretary: Declarations of Interest

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

When Lord Cameron, the public face of Greensill, was in the room where it happened—when key decisions were made, and attending board meetings regularly—there is a perception that he...

Foreign Secretary: Declarations of Interest

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Whether he has had discussions with the independent adviser on Ministers’ interests on declarations of interest by the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.

MPs Staff: Employment Conditions

Commons debates

This is an important debate about the culture and working conditions in Parliament. As Members of this House and as employers of staff, we should ensure that all staff feel valued and respected,...

Engagements

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

David Cameron was the well-paid public face of Lex Greensill. Greensill’s companies are facing criminal investigations in Switzerland, Germany and here in the UK. David Cameron messaged...

Public Sector: Mileage Allowances

Nick Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans his Department has to assist public sector organisations to support workers using their own cars for work.

Abortion: Demonstrations

Nick Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timetable is for bringing into force legislative provisions relating to safe access zones for abortion clinics.

British Steel

Commons debates

Does the Minister accept that this news gives up on the UK’s capability to produce primary steel?

Menopause

Backbench Business

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I acknowledge that the Government are making good progress on this topic, and I thank the Minister for that. Having said that, my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Abena...

Menopause

Backbench Business

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

My hon. Friend is making a great contribution. Women have told me that, when they experience symptoms such as itchy skin, aching bones, depression and anxiety, their GPs advise them on how to...

Pensions: Consumer Information

Department for Work and Pensions

Nick Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether State Pension data will be included in the Pensions Dashboard Programme.

Conference Adjournment

Commons debates

I look forward to seeing the right hon. Gentleman on the doorsteps in Tamworth. I have been reliably informed that Mr Phil Howse is our Principal Doorkeeper, so may I correct the record? Wayne...

Conference Adjournment

Commons debates

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for leading today’s debate. He took us on a canter around north-west London, the middle east and...

Tata Steel: Port Talbot

Commons debates

The impact of the war in Ukraine has emphasised the importance of the UK’s sovereign steelmaking capacity, yet an electric-only arc model means that we will have to import supplementary...

Lex Greensill: Credit Suisse

Nick Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the implications for his policies of the role of Lex Greensill in Credit Suisse's risk management failures.

Topical Questions

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Back in 2017, both the Treasury and the Financial Conduct Authority knew there were problems with the prepaid funeral plan market. Since then, my constituent Gary Godwin of Nantyglo lost over...

After Clause 46 - Register of members: information to be included and powers to obtain it

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

On transparency and trustees, the Minister says that he does not accept the estimate of 150,000 properties that ought to be looked at in more detail, as my right hon. Friend the Member for...