To match an exact phrase, use quotation marks around the search term. eg. "Parliamentary Estate". Use "OR" or "AND" as link words to form more complex queries.

Keep yourself up-to-date with the latest developments by exploring our subscription options to receive notifications direct to your inbox

Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Leaving the EU: Infrastructure in Wales

"Will the Minister give way?..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Leaving the EU: Infrastructure in Wales
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Jan 2017
Leaving the EU: Infrastructure in Wales

"I acknowledge that the electrification of Paddington to Cardiff is being seen through, and I hope it will be a great success. However, as the Minister knows, that project has cost a lot of money and has seen significant delays which, I think, have led to the delay in the …..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Leaving the EU: Infrastructure in Wales
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Nov 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will the Minister confirm the completion date of the rail electrification and all the work that needs to be done between Cardiff and Swansea, please?..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Sep 2016
Wales Bill

"To go back to the earlier point about PCC elections, will they be allowed to be held in conjunction with other elections so that turnout is higher, and so that we have better elections as a result?..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Wales Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Sep 2016
Wales Bill

"Going back to the issue of financial controls and audits, I welcome the examinations in Wales of the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of sums paid out by the Welsh Consolidated Fund in Wales. That is a good thing. However, can the Minister confirm who will be responsible for audit studies …..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Wales Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Jul 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Plans for future south Wales rail links were heavily dependent on EU cash. Will the Minister ask the Treasury to support rail links such as the metro for the future?..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Written Question
Wales Office: Food
Tuesday 31st May 2016

Asked by: Nick Smith (Labour - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what the annual budget is for food produced for his Department's offices; and what proportion of food produced for his Department was sourced from British producers in the last period for which figures are available.

Answered by Guto Bebb

Given the small amount of expenditure involved, the Wales Office does not have a budget specifically for food. It uses external caterers to supply food and drink for events in its London and Cardiff offices. Records are not kept on where the food is sourced from.

Written Question
Wales Office: Dairy Products
Wednesday 11th May 2016

Asked by: Nick Smith (Labour - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney)

Question to the Wales Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what proportion of dairy products procured for his Department was sourced from British producers in the latest period for which figures are available.

Answered by Guto Bebb

The Wales Office does not procure any dairy products.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Jan 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"3. What steps the Government are taking to improve rail connectivity to south Wales...."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 13 Jan 2016
Oral Answers to Questions

"Blaenau Gwent needs good rail links down to Cardiff and across to Bristol for jobs. The flourishing Ebbw Vale to Cardiff line must be part of the core metro system for that to happen. How will the Minister help make sure that south-east Wales gets the modern transport infrastructure it …..."
Nick Smith - View Speech

View all Nick Smith (Lab - Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney) contributions to the debate on: Oral Answers to Questions