My work in Parliament - Nick Smith MP

Parliamentary Estate: Cosmetics and Soaps

House of Commons Commission

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

Our supplier contract stipulates all products used should be, so far as is reasonably possible, cruelty free, and compliant with the recommendations of Cruelty Free International. All soaps...

House of Commons Commission: Correspondence

House of Commons Commission

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

The Managing Director of the Parliamentary Digital Service replied on 6 January 2025.

New Palace Yard: Repairs and Maintenance

House of Commons Commission

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

The most recently approved Business Case for the works in New Palace Yard anticipated a completion date of between October 2024 and March 2026. This range takes into account identified risks that...

Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme: Living Standards

Energy Security and Net Zero

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

In Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, 1,600 miners received the biggest number of increased payments from the mineworkers’ pension scheme in Wales. All of my uncles on my mum’s side were...

Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme: Living Standards

Energy Security and Net Zero

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the mineworkers’ pension scheme on the living standards of recipients.

Cyber-security

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

The college in Ebbw Vale has a brilliant cyber security course training young people for jobs in this growing sector. However, the national cyber-security chief says there is a “widening...

Cyber-security

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening cyber-security.

Engagements

Nick Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Last weekend in Cwmtillery, torrential rain caused a landslip. Slurry, even boulders, poured down streets—people were afraid. The Chancellor just agreed a welcome £25 million for coal...

Members' Constituency Work: Artificial Intelligence

House of Commons Commission

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

The House Administration actively considers how AI can benefit Members. This consideration has a number of threads: (1) Exploring the use of AI Teams across Parliament are working together...

Storm Bert

Commons debates

Storm Bert has been devastating for my constituents. In Cwmtillery, with its disused coal tips, 160 mm of rain fell in just 48 hours. Across Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, homes have been washed out,...

Ministers: Workplace Pensions

House of Commons Commission

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

The exchequer contribution to the Ministerial Pension Scheme in the financial year 2024–25 is 10.5% of pay per annum.

Parliamentary Estate: ICT

House of Commons Commission

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

The House of Commons Administration is aware of the risks, and carefully considers hardware procurements, and any security implications of using Chinese manufactured IT hardware on the...

House of Commons: Twitter

House of Commons Commission

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

The House of Commons is committed to engaging and informing the public about its work. We currently use a range of social media platforms and channels to reach a diverse range of audiences. We...

Parliament: Public Participation

House of Commons Commission

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

The Commission fully supports UK Parliament Week, the largest single public engagement campaign delivered by the UK Parliament. This year, UK Parliament Week (18–24 November) will reach...

All-party Parliamentary Groups: Membership

House of Commons Commission

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

APPGs are already required to publish a list of all their members. The reporting requirements for APPGs are set out in the Guide to the APPG Rules. Paragraph 67(b) of the Guide to the Rules...

House of Commons: Electric Vehicles

House of Commons Commission

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

There are two dedicated electrical vehicle charging points in the underground car park. This is supplemented by 12 key controlled socket outlets that provide trickle charging. Owners with...

Parliament Square: Demonstrations

House of Commons Commission

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

The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 created a ‘controlled area’ surrounding Parliament where the unauthorised use of loudspeakers, the erecting of tents and the use...

Parliament Square: Demonstrations

House of Commons Commission

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

Decisions over loudspeaker consent in Parliament Square are handled by the Serjeant at Arms. Each application is considered on a case-by-case basis and takes into consideration the sitting of the...

Parliamentary Estate: Security

House of Commons Commission

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

The number of passes on issue changes constantly, so the following represents a snapshot of data recorded on 10 October 2024:MPs: 648Peers: 832MPs’ staff: 1,589Peers’ staff: 333Staff...

Parliamentary Estate: Security

House of Commons Commission

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

The database is a live pass issuing system and does not retain full historical information as data is only retained for three years or less depending on the pass category, so is continually being...