Member of Parliament
Baroness Smith of Basildon
Member since
07 Jul 2010
Bills sponsored
3
Speeches (30d)
46
Speeches (all)
1,118
Written questions
0
Last spoke
29 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (1,118)
HANSARDSecurity VettingMy Lords, there have been times when the Prime Minister has said that he has had to act quickly, as when he sacked Peter Mandelson. I do not think any Member of this House raised…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI am grateful to my noble friend and I think we are all relieved to know that he has been through the process. It is a very intrusive and robust process, which is why it is right…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMy Lords, I think the Prime Minister received a number of items of advice. He receives advice every day on different issues. That has been investigated since and the then Cabinet…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingYes, there is a difference, although the process undertaken by UKSV may be very similar. A summary is provided, but it is not a pass or fail. It will look at concerns, whether…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingIt is hard to say what is in somebody’s mind when they make a judgment call. However, the Prime Minister has been very clear that he would not have made the appointment against…20 Apr 2026
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