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Sarah Smith

Labour MP for Hyndburn

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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.

Sarah Smith is currently a member of the following committees:

Member, Ecclesiastical Committee

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Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee scrutinises the policy, administration and spending of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

It is is made up of MPs from across the House of Commons.

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Committee memberships held in the past

  • Member, Railways Bill Committee ( 7 Jan 2026 to 10 Feb 2026)

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.

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Sarah Smith is an officer of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group on Furniture Industry (Officer)

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Sarah Smith is a member of the following groups

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Early Education and Childcare

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