The Rt Hon. the Baroness Smith of Basildon
Labour
Member of the House of Lords
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Baroness Smith of Basildon's full title is The Rt Hon. the Baroness Smith of Basildon. Her name is Angela Evans Smith, and she is a current member of the House of Lords.
Allowance claims · 2026
Data not yet released for 2026 — the Lords Finance Office publishes monthly CSVs ~6-8 weeks after month-end.
Lords votes · 2026
162 divisions
3 Content(1.9%)
127 Not-Content(78.4%)
32 didn't vote(19.8%)
2026-04-27
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Source: lordsvotes-api.parliament.uk. "Result" shows the headline
Content vs Not-Content tally (including tellers). The Lords doesn't
publish a "didn't vote" attendance roll like the Commons, so the
figure above conflates absence with abstention.
Recent Hansard contributions · latest 25
2026-05-13
Senior Deputy Speaker
My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, on his appointment.
In doing so, I would like to take a few moments to pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Gardiner of Kimble. His has been dedicated work and service to this House t
2026-05-13
Senior Deputy Speaker
That Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede be appointed as Senior Deputy Speaker (Chairman of Committees) for this Session.
2026-05-13
King’s Speech
My Lords, I thank their Majesties for gracing us with their presence today as we begin the second Session of this Parliament. To reinforce the comments made by the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, they acted with professionalism, with dignity and, of course, w
2026-04-29
Prorogation: His Majesty’s Speech
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons, by virtue of His Majesty’s Commission which has been now read, we do, in His Majesty’s name, and in obedience to His Majesty’s Commands, prorogue this Parliament to the 13th day of May, to be then here holden
2026-04-29
Royal Commission
My Lords, it not being convenient for His Majesty personally to be present here this day, he has been pleased to cause a Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared for proroguing this present Parliament.
2026-04-22
Introductions
That notwithstanding the practice of the House on introductions, a Peer who has sat in the House as an excepted hereditary peer pursuant to section 2 of the House of Lords Act 1999 may sit by virtue of a life peerage without introduction.
2026-04-22
Introductions
My Lords, as the House is aware, three sitting hereditary Peers have received life peerages and a further limited number will receive life peerages in a future list. The purpose of the Motion is to allow any existing hereditary Peer who has received or w
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
My Lords, I think the whole House would agree that very late nights should be the exception. The noble Lord suggests we talk less—I have to say one of the sadnesses of this role of mine is that I talk less in this House than I did before I did this role.
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
I suspect that that is not a generic question but one about a specific Bill. I do not think that it would be a standard procedure to have it in place for every Bill. I share the disappointment of many noble Lords that we have not concluded, or are unlike
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
I did not quite catch that, but I think that the noble Baroness referred to services of the House. My impression is that the current Lord Speaker and the past Lord Speaker and the Administration of the House have been talking and engaging more with Membe
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
There is probably not much I can say that is helpful to the noble Baroness. She will recall that the measures in the Labour Party manifesto are in three stages. The first stage, which was the removal of the hereditary Peers, will be completed at the end
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
I do not seek to curtail freedoms. I do not know whether there is anything specific the noble Lord has in mind. In a House that is self-regulating, we also seek self-restraint. That self-restraint is something that the whole House wants. The certainty fo
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
My Lords, before answering this Question I looked with some care at the recommendations from the Goodlad committee, and a number were not accepted at the time, including that Ministers should be able to answer Questions in either House, that the Lord Pri
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
The noble Lord has a good point; I am not sure that there is necessarily a difference. However, how effective we are in managing our time and the issues that we want to raise is a key issue for this House. How we use our time, whether we are making the b
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
I always hate to disappoint my noble friend. There are many strengths to the work that we do in here on scrutiny, but I agree that, as it draws to a close, the current Session of Parliament has presented some challenges and at times has tested our proced
2026-04-21
House of Lords: Legislative Procedures
My Lords, it is helpful to review and consider the effectiveness of our procedures. I will continue to advocate for any changes through agreement in the usual channels and through the Procedure and Privileges Committee. I have no plans to set up a modern
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
I think it is reasonable that the Prime Minister should be given information. If you make an appointment to such an important position, the expectation is—as we all know—that it is subject to security clearance. The Prime Minister was told only that Pete
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
It is not just ambassadors; a number of public appointments are made under this process, and this is something that must be looked at. I do not know the answer to the noble Baroness’s question; I do not know whether others know, but we need that answer a
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
My understanding is that the Foreign Office was asked to provide this to No. 10 and the Prime Minister. I could not tell the noble Lord who asked who, but the information was requested as it had been raised. However, they were never informed that there h
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
It 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 the vetting recommendation. I do not think it should be the case that officia
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
Yes, 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 low, moderate or high. On the overall decision, it can approve clearance, it c
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
My 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 Secretary said that the appropriate, right process had been followed.
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
I 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 that the details are not conveyed to anybody outside those undertaking it.
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
My 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 due process when he was called and told that he would lose his position. I
2026-04-20
Security Vetting
I agree that our diplomats around the world do an amazing job in difficult circumstances. Anyone who has had to contact our embassies at a time of trouble or difficulty abroad will know how professional and excellent they are. The noble Lord is right th
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Party history
1997-05-01 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2024-07-05 → present
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
2009-06-09 → 2010-05-06
Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Third Sector)
2006-05-05 → 2007-06-28
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) (Planning)
2002-10-14 → 2006-05-05
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
2001-06-12 → 2002-06-13
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
Opposition posts
2023-10-27 → 2024-07-05
Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
2023-02-22 → 2023-10-26
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
2023-02-21 → 2023-10-26
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and International Development)
2023-02-21 → 2024-07-05
Shadow Spokesperson (Devolved Issues)
2020-04-15 → 2023-02-20
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office, Constitutional and Devolved issues)
2018-06-04 → 2020-04-05
Shadow Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
2018-01-24 → 2023-02-20
Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
2015-05-27 → 2024-07-05
Shadow Leader of the House of Lords
2012-09-06 → 2015-05-27
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
2012-09-06 → 2015-05-27
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Lords)
2011-10-17 → 2012-09-06
Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
2010-10-08 → 2013-03-18
Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change)
Committee memberships
2015-05-28 → present
Committee of Selection (Lords)
2015-06-08 → 2015-12-14
House Committee (Lords)
2015-06-08 → 2015-12-14
Liaison Committee (Lords)
2015-06-08 → 2019-05-09
Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords)
2015-06-08 → present
Procedure and Privileges Committee
2015-07-20 → 2017-04-27
Palace of Westminster (Joint Committee)
2016-09-01 → present
House of Lords Commission
2024-07-22 → present
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
2022-10-17 → 2024-05-30
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
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APPGs (2026) · 2 active officership(s)
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
British Overseas Territories All-Party Parliamentary Group
Country Group
|
Vice Chair | — | 30 | 2024-05-29 |
|
United Kingdom Overseas Territories All-Party Parliamentary Group
Country Group
|
Vice Chair | — | 17 | 2021-05-29 |
One row per active APPG. Funder names link out via the
/appgs Top secretariat funders panel — click any funder
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Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
members of either House who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
3 bills
1 as lead sponsor
2 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Scotland (Lord High Commissioner) Act | Supported | Royal Assent | 2025-02-13 | |
| House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 | Supported | Royal Assent | 2024-09-05 | |
| Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Act 2025 | Sponsored | Royal Assent | 2024-07-30 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.