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Nick Smith

Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

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Committees

In the UK Parliament, committees are groups of MPs or Peers who examine specific issues in more detail than can be done in debates.

Some committees focus on checking the government’s decisions and spending, while others investigate specific topics and proposed legislation.

Nick Smith is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Parliamentary Works Estimates Commission

Member, Liaison Committee (Commons)

The Liaison Committee is made up of Select Committee Chairs.

It considers the overall work of select committees, promotes effective scrutiny of Government and chooses committee reports for debates.

It questions the Prime Minister about policy, usually three times a year.

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Chair, Administration Committee

The Administration Committee considers the services provided for Members, their staff and visitors by the House of Commons Service and makes recommendations to the House of Commons Commission, the Speaker and Officials on how those services are delivered.

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Chair, Administration Committee

The Administration Committee considers the services provided for Members, their staff and visitors by the House of Commons Service and makes recommendations to the House of Commons Commission, the Speaker and Officials on how those services are delivered.

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Member, Members Estimate Committee

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Member, House of Commons Commission

Member, Restoration and Renewal Client Board Committee

The R&R Client Board, made up of members of both Houses’ Commissions, is responsible for making critical strategic choices and recommendations relating to the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.

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Member, Members Estimate Audit Committee

The Members Estimate Audit Committee supports the House of Commons Accounting Officer in discharging his responsibilities under the Members Estimate, particularly in maintaining an effective system of internal control.

It is one of the Estimate Audit Committees alongside the Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

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Member, Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

The Administration Estimate Audit and Risk Assurance Committee supports the Clerk of the House by advising him in relation to his responsibilities as Accounting Officer. It is one of the Estimate Audit Committees alongside the Members Estimate Audit Committee.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Administration Committee (28 Oct 2024 to 26 Nov 2024)
  • Member, Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill Committee (18 Jan 2023 to 25 Jan 2023)
  • Member, UK Infrastructure Bank Bill [Lords] Committee (16 Nov 2022 to 22 Nov 2022)
  • Member, Pension Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Bill Committee (19 Oct 2022 to 26 Oct 2022)
  • Member, Welsh Grand Committee (18 Jan 2022 to 30 May 2024)
  • Member, Elections Bill Committee (15 Sep 2021 to 26 Oct 2021)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 11 Dec 2023)
  • Member, Standing Orders Committee ( 1 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Procedure Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee ( 7 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs)

All-Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal cross-party groups made up of MPs and Peers who share an interest in a particular country or subject.

They do not have formal powers or funding, but can book rooms on the parliamentary estate and may receive funding from outside organisations and companies.

We source information on APPG memberships from lists on APPG websites or asking APPGs for unpublished lists. Please report any incorrect or outdated information.

Nick Smith is an officer of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Film and Broader Screen (Chair & Registered Contact)

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  • Purpose: To celebrate and promote film and broader screen in Parliament and beyond.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Parkrun (Chair & Registered Contact)

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  • Purpose: To celebrate and promote the health and wellbeing advantages of Parkrun in Parliament and throughout the UK
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Ticket Abuse

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  • Purpose: To promote and provide a forum for the discussion of issues relating to the sale and resale of tickets, for events, with a particular focus on devising solutions to the problem of ticket touting.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://appgticketabuse.wordpress.com/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

Nick Smith is a member of the following groups

Bahrain All-Party Parliamentary Group

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  • Purpose: To foster good relationships between the UK and Bahrain and to assist in raising awareness amongst parliamentarians and the public of the developments that have been taking place in Bahrain.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

Drugs, Alcohol and Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group

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All-Party Parliamentary Group for Hospitality, Events, Major Food and Drink Businesses in Wales

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  • Purpose: To understand and promote the best of Welsh hospitality, events and food and drink, including the visitor economy.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Investment Fraud and Fairer Financial Services

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  • Purpose: To advocate for the victims of financial misconduct, crimes, scandals, frauds and regulatory failures, by driving positive, progressive, and purposeful reforms that achieve a fair, trusted and just system, where the service providers, regulators and government agencies provide appropriate protection and deliver good outcomes, including redress for historical wrongs.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://www.appgifffs.org/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Modern Conflict

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  • Purpose: The APPG is an interest group for parliamentarians considering the capabilities and commitments driving contemporary warfare. Our work advances discussion and policy-making regarding protection considerations, technology, covert operations, and other issues which are outpacing conventional oversight mechanisms in the context of modern conflict.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://www.appgmodernconflict.org/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Snooker

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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Speech and Language Difficulties

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  • Purpose: To make parliament aware that the ability to communicate is a crucial life skill for all; to increase awareness about the impact communication difficulties have on other people's lives; to highlight the importance of early identification and intervention; and to press for increased provision of speech and language therapy.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Steel and Metals-Related Industries

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  • Purpose: To ensure a fair deal for the UK steel and metal related industries by liaising with and lobbying the government, to raise the profile of cultural, environmental and social issues in the industry and its communities, and to research and develop policies which will promote thriving steel and cast metal industries in the UK.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on UK Spirits

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  • Purpose: To promote understanding of the value of the spirits sector to the UK economy and wider society; boost awareness of the economic, cultural, and community benefits of the UK spirits trade; support members of the iconic spirits industry, including the vital network of SME distillers driving innovation and local growth; and to introduce parliamentarians to trade representatives and distillers from their constituencies.
  • Membership Source: Source
  • APPG Website: https://spiritsuk.co.uk/APPG/
  • APPG register: Parliament website

All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Western Rail Link to Heathrow

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  • Purpose: To advocate for a western rail link to Heathrow Airport.
  • Membership Source: E-mail correspondence with APPG
  • APPG Website: N/A
  • APPG register: Parliament website

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