"The Government are at sixes and sevens on how to respond to the cost of living crisis. No. 10 is saying that Labour’s windfall tax idea is ideologically unconservative, although, of course, Margaret Thatcher had one. Will the Secretary of State go back to the Chancellor and demand a windfall …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"To ask the hon. Member for City of Chester, representing the Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission, what recent progress has been made on the boundary review in England. ..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for his answer. The covid-19 virus has, of course, had an impact on every facet of our lives at the moment. Will he tell us more about its impact on the commission’s boundary work and whether it has been able to co-ordinate its work with …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"What steps are the Government taking to adapt the seasonal workers scheme to support farmers in this important growing season?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"When the Fields estate flooded, the Llanhilleth Miners Institute sprang into action. It was a critical respite place for local people who needed help, but it also incurred high emergency costs as a result. What support will the Government provide across the UK to third sector trustees and volunteers who …..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"A constituent of mine has been terrorised by off-road bikers, who are also devastating local wildlife. Because this is happening on private land, our local police have found it difficult to take action, so will the Department and the police work together to overcome this dreadful problem?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"If the Prime Minister’s deal is agreed, will eggs, for example, still have to be labelled as decided by the European Union?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for giving way. My sense is that the eggs will still have to be labelled as decided by the EU after the implementation period. Is that not correct?..." Nick Smith - View Speech
"Nearly 40 million plastic bottles are used in the UK every day, but the Government’s bottle return scheme does not kick in for four years. Why so long?..." Nick Smith - View Speech