Nick Smith

Nick Smith

Labour — Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 January 2026

Debate

New Palace Yard Project

Contribution

There have been different estimates for the stages of the project, as the hon. Gentleman rightly points out. The costs have evolved since 2017. I will send him the recent Finance Committee report, which was published just before Christmas and goes into detail on this matter. Delays have occurred, particularly at peak times, and it has taken too long for vehicles to leave, but steps are being taken to speed up exit times.

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