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Written Question
New Zealand: Offshore Industry
Wednesday 17th September 2025

Asked by: Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what communication, if any, they have had with the government of New Zealand concerning reports in October 2024 that officials at its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade advised the government of that country that plans to repeal a ban on the exploration of offshore oil and gas sources would potentially be inconsistent with its obligations under the UK–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

The UK continues to engage with New Zealand through established channels under the Free Trade Agreement, including regular committee meetings and working groups, to ensure the Agreement is implemented effectively and in accordance with its provisions. The UK raised the issue of oil and gas developments with New Zealand in the lead up to, and following, the Environment and Climate Change Sub-Committee meeting in May 2025.

Division Vote (Lords)
16 Jul 2025 - Employment Rights Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 197 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 160
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 251 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 239
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 134 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 139 Noes - 158
Division Vote (Lords)
9 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 246 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 247
Division Vote (Lords)
2 Jul 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 249 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 243
Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 25 Jun 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill

"My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell. The Bill is trying to do what is needed to boost housebuilding. I do not think there is anyone who disputes the simple fact that the gap between demand and supply continues to widen. We know, …..."
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park - View Speech

View all Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 187 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 162
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 190 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill) - View Vote Context
Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 189 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 277 Noes - 172