Ministers' Meetings

Met Santander UK

To discuss access to finance for SMEs and delivery of the Small Business Plan

Met National Enterprise Network

To discuss critical challenges facing micro-businesses and enterprise support and propose collaborative solutions

Met Children's Commissioner

To discuss children’s experiences online

Met Airbus

Attended annual reception and discussed Airbus' operations in the UK

Met Airbus

To discuss UK space and hear about Airbus's recent work.

Met Cranfield University, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Norwich University of the Arts, Royal College of Art, Royal College of Music, SOAS University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art, The Glasgow School of Art, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, Royal Veterinary College, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, University for the Creative Arts, University of the Arts London, Falmouth University, Conservatoires UK, Universities UK, Manchester Metropolitan University

Dinner event hosted by UUK for specialist higher education institutions. Minister Smith attended to share government perspectives on skills, specialisation and funding

Met Total, Simply Blue

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Met Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable:- Energy UK, Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA), E.ON, Siemens Energy, Equinor, Technip Energies, Scottish Power, Progressive Energy, Wood Group, BP, SSE, Centrica, RWE, National Grid, 1Energy, Vital Energy, EDF, Schneider Electric, Drax, GE Vernova

To discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Plan

Met Street Works UK

Meeting to discuss how to manage the impact of street works.

Met EnBW

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Met Masdar

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Met Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Met SeAH Wind

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Met Scottish Power Renewables

To discuss Allocation Round 7 (AR7)

Name of Individual(s) or Organisation: Cranfield University, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Norwich University of the Arts, Royal College of Art, Royal College of Music, SOAS University of London, Courtauld Institute of Art, The Glasgow School of Art, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, Royal Veterinary College, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, University for the Creative Arts, University of the Arts London, Falmouth University, Conservatoires UK, Universities UK, Manchester Metropolitan University | Dinner event hosted by Universities UK for specialist higher education institutions. Minister Smith attended to share government perspectives on skills, specialistion and funding

Met End Fuel Poverty Coalition

To discuss Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Warm Homes Plan (WHP) and prepayment (PPM) meter discussion

Met OVO

An introductory meeting to discuss energy support

Name of Individual(s) or Organisation: Ark | To discuss reforms to post-16 qualifications

Met House Magazine (Sienna Rodgers)

Interview on his role as Minister for youth justice, and then wider profile

Met XRG Energy Solutions, GIC, Mitsui Europe, M and G, SNAM, Macquarie

To discuss the Acorn sale process

Met Jess Asato MP, Respect

to discuss Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and the 10 Year Health Plan

Met Meeting with victims

To discuss the Public Office (Accountability) Bill

Met Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Association of Directors of Adult Social Care, Association of Directors of Public Health, The Health Foundation, Local Government Association, National Voices, NHS Confederation, NHS Providers, Nuffield Trust, The King�s Fund, Understanding Patient Data, Association of Medical Research Charities, NHS Greater Manchester, National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care

To discuss the Health Bill

Met Medical Royal Colleges Roundtable; Academy of Medical Royal Colleges; Royal College of Ophthalmologists; Faculty of Occupational Medicine; Royal College of Surgeons, England; Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health; Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh; Royal College of Physicians ; Faculty of Public Health; Royal College of General Practitioners; Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh; Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists; Royal College of Anaesthetists; Royal College of Pathologists; Royal College of Radiologists; Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine; Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine; Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow; Royal College of Emergency Medicine; Royal College of Psychiatrists

To discuss the NHS workforce

Name of Individual(s) or Organisation: The Health Foundation | A meeting to discuss proposals to improve the health of the workforce and support more people with health conditions to remain in employment.

Name of Individual(s) or Organisation: Central London Forward | Meeting to discuss the work of Central London delivering key programmes including one of the Youth Trailblazers, Pioneer and previously Work and Health Programme.

Met FFLAG

Introductory meeting to discuss the impact of government LGBT+ policy

Met The National Network of Parent Carer Forums

Discussion with parents and carers of Early Years children with SEND to hear their views

Met Storegga

To discuss strategy for the Acorn sale

Met Chief Constable Call

Discussion on Inspection of police forces� contributions to safety advisory groups: West Midlands Police

Met Police Crime Commissioner Call

Discussion on Inspection of police forces� contributions to safety advisory groups: West Midlands Police

Met Fabian Society

To discuss the Fabian Society's report: A Vision of Ageing at Home

Met Jess Jones, The Times

To discuss the Regulatory Innovation Office's new priorities.

Met Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)-Galapagos

To discuss biodiversity protection in the Galapagos

Met Metropolitan Police Service

Discussion on police force leadership

Met Sainsburys

To discuss Sainsbury's climate action plan

Met ABP

To discuss investment propositions at ABP's port sites

Met Coram Voice

To discuss experiences of disabled children in and leaving care

Met Social Impact Investment Advisory Group

To discuss SIIAG’s priorities on growing UK impact investment, including potential collaboration with relevant initiatives

Met S12 - group of leaders from the private security industry

Implementing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) legislation; update on engagement with the private security sector

Met Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances

To discuss the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, EU divergence, cumulative regulatory burdens and the UK Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act

Met Toiletry and Perfumery Association

To discuss the #SkinCareSimplified campaign, the Product Regulation and Metrology Act, regulation of cosmetics sold in the UK and micropollutants in water.

Met British Beauty Council

To discuss the British Beauty Council's annual Macro Report, education, training and apprenticeships in the personal care sector, tax reform and financial and digital literacy

Met Helen Noon and Marie Collins Foundation

To discuss concerns about school and wider safeguarding systems with the parents of a victim of online sexual abuse

Met BlackRock

To discuss HMG’s approach to supporting long‑term investment in the UK and the importance of a predictable policy environment

Met Santander

To discuss green and transition finance

Met Robert Peston

To discuss the work of the Department, and priorities on growth.

Met Paula and Neil Scott

Meeting to discuss change in the Sentencing Bill

Met Mayor of Greater Manchester Mayor of the Liverpool City Region

A meeting to discuss the Hillsborough Law

Met Telford & Wrekin Council

To discuss the council's plans for growth, homes and opportunity.