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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Economic Security

"The right hon. Gentleman, with his Committee, has given a thoughtful series of recommendations. On his specific point about trade remedies and countries that are over-subsidising, such as China, and the electric vehicles flooding our and European markets, how much of that is being led, in terms of joined-up Government, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
National Cancer Plan

"I very much welcome the plan. I see the Minister’s commitment to it, and in the interests of all our constituents, I absolutely hope that it works and comes through. In the last Parliament, I did a lot of work on the all-party parliamentary group on minimally invasive cancer therapies—the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Road Safety

"First and foremost, I thank Members from across the House for taking part in this debate, and I particularly pay tribute to all those mentioned who tragically lost their lives or faced life changing injuries in road accidents. It is right that we do all we can to stop such …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 05 Feb 2026
Sudan

"The Foreign Secretary rightly spoke of the need to halt arms flows, and I listened very carefully to her answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman). May I focus on one specific country? There is significant evidence of the use of Chinese-manufactured arms, such as …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026

"The hon. Gentleman is right to raise that point; I have always been impressed, on a cross-party basis, by the passion with which he speaks for industry in his constituency. My point is that we need to talk to those industries that do not currently have the support. I noticed …..."
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Speech in General Committees - Wed 04 Feb 2026
Draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026

"As ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz.

Energy-intensive industries have long been the backbone of our industrial economy. From steel and chemicals to ceramics and refining, these sectors provide skilled jobs, anchor local communities and guarantee our economic security, yet they are operating in …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
4 Feb 2026 - Climate Change - View Vote Context
Greg Smith (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 98 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 392 Noes - 116
Written Question
Dartford-Thurrock Crossing: Privatisation
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Greg Smith (Conservative - Mid Buckinghamshire)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department will treat the transfer of Dartford Crossing toll revenues to a private Lower Thames Crossing operator as a loss of income to the Department.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

The Government's preferred financing option at this stage is the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model. Under the RAB model, ownership and operations of the Dartford Crossing would transfer to a new regulated private sector entity, which would be responsible for operating and maintaining both the Dartford Crossing and the new Lower Thames Crossing, ensuring a consistent and reliable service. This entity will be overseen by a regulator to ensure it performs and protects users. Charges from the Dartford Crossing and the new Lower Thames Crossing would be received by the entity under this model and this means charges will be used towards keeping the crossings well‑maintained and journeys running smoothly for users. This approach brings in private capital to fund the majority of construction, delivering better value for taxpayers and reducing the overall pressure on public budgets. The Department has built the effect of this into its financial forecasts.

Written Question
Buses: Procurement
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Greg Smith (Conservative - Mid Buckinghamshire)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which local authorities have received funding from Government-funded schemes supporting the procurement of new buses, including zero-emission, electric, hydrogen and hybrid buses, in each of the last five years.

Answered by Simon Lightwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

My department has published which local authorities have received funding from Government-funded schemes to procure new buses through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas programme on gov.uk.1

The West Midlands Combined Authority also received £50m in 2021 for the Coventry All Electric Bus City.

In addition, various local authorities have used devolved funding schemes to procure new zero emission buses.

Written Question
Ferries: UK Emissions Trading Scheme
Wednesday 4th February 2026

Asked by: Greg Smith (Conservative - Mid Buckinghamshire)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what policy reason route-level impact assessments were not published for ferry-dependent communities ahead of laying secondary legislation for the domestic maritime UK ETS.

Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

It is neither proportionate nor expected to conduct individual route-level impact assessments for all routes in scope of the ETS. An Impact Assessment was published alongside the main Authority Response to the "UK Emissions Trading Scheme Scope Expansion: maritime sector” consultation, which includes analysis of regional and distributional impacts.