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Business of the House (29 Oct 2009) has video

Geraldine Smith: It is painfully clear to the whole country that the two sides in the postal dispute cannot reach agreement. Will the Minister with responsibility for postal services come to the House and explain why he will not instruct Royal Mail to go to arbitration so that we can stop the dispute?

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

Geraldine Smith: It is important that the Minister takes note of the ombudsman. However, it is equally important that we introduce a scheme as quickly as possible to help as many people as possible. No one has mentioned the financial cost, but that must be a consideration.

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

Geraldine Smith: The costs are very important, as is the time scale involved. How much does the hon. Gentleman expect the proposal to cost, and according to what time scale does he see the money being spent?

Opposition Day — [19th allotted day]: Equitable Life (21 Oct 2009) has video

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Nato: Royal Mail (20 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Smith: If Royal Mail's case is so strong, why is it not prepared to go to arbitration? Why is it saying that it will consider it only if the union calls off the strike? That is silly playground posturing. It should get to arbitration, and arbitration should be binding on both sides. This is causing misery for businesses and people up and down the country, and the Government are washing their hands...

Written Answers — Treasury: Child Tax Credit (12 Oct 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to improve take-up of child tax credit.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Pension Credit: Morecambe (16 Sep 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency were in receipt of pensions credit on the latest date for which figures are available.

Written Answers — Olympics: Olympic Games 2012: Lancashire (1 Sep 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Minister for the Olympics what assessment she has made of the legacy to Lancashire from the London 2012 Olympics.

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Equitable Life (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: What is the point of the ombudsman doing her report if the Government do not accept the recommendations? Is it not time that the policyholders had the justice that they deserve?

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Electoral Reform (21 Jul 2009) has video

Geraldine Smith: Of course a proper public debate is important, but does my right hon. Friend agree that, whatever system we have and whatever reform takes place, it is also important that we retain the constituency link and the constituency representation? What we do not want are any list systems.

Oral Answers to Questions — Justice: Topical Questions (21 Jul 2009) has video

Geraldine Smith: I was alarmed about the case of a constituent of mine who was the victim of an assault and robbery at a cash machine. The criminal who committed the crime was given a suspended sentence. Will my right hon. Friend look at the case if I send details to him?

Written Answers — Transport: Bus Services: Concessions (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what assessment he has made of the effect of the concessionary bus travel scheme on levels of bus usage by older people; and if he will make a statement.

Written Answers — Transport: Cycling: Lancashire (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport how much funding his Department has allocated to encourage bicycle usage in Morecambe and Lunesdale in each of the last three years.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Carer's Allowance: Morecambe (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency received carer's allowance in the latest period for which figures are available; (2) how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency (a) are entitled to and (b) receive carers' benefit.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Departmental Consultants (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much her Department spent on consultants in 2009.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Employment Services (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what steps her Department is taking to help the long-term unemployed return to work.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Housing Benefit: Morecambe (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency were in receipt of housing benefit on the latest date for which figures are available.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Incapacity Benefit: Morecambe (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency received incapacity benefit in the latest period for which figures are available.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: Jobcentre Plus: Manpower (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many staff Jobcentre Plus have recruited to deal with the effects of the economic downturn.

Written Answers — Work and Pensions: New Deal Schemes: Lancashire (21 Jul 2009)

Geraldine Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency have received assistance through New Deal schemes in each year since 1997.