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Robert Smith
Liberal Democrat MP for Aberdeenshire West & Kincardine
- Also represented West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (since 6 Jul 2007)
- Entered Parliament on 1 May 1997 — General election
- Majority: 7,471 votes. — 325th out of 643 MPs.
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- Voting record
- Committees and topics of interest
- Most recent appearances
- Numerology
- Register of Members’ Interests
- Expenses
Voting record (from PublicWhip)
How Robert Smith voted on key issues since 2001:
- Voted moderately for a transparent Parliament. votes, speeches
- Voted moderately for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
- Voted strongly against introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for an investigation into the Iraq war. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against replacing Trident. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly against the hunting ban. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches
- Voted very strongly for laws to stop climate change. votes, speeches
Read about how the voting record is decided.
More on well-known issues (from the Guardian) & their full record
- Hardly ever rebels against their party in this parliament.
Committees and topics of interest
Select Committee membership
- Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee (since 20 Jan 2009)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) Committee (since 1 Nov 2005)
- Member, Procedure Committee (since 14 Jul 2005)
Asks most questions about
- Departments: Trade and Industry, Environment Food and Rural Affairs, Treasury, Scotland, Work and Pensions
- Subjects (based on headings added by Hansard): Prisoners' Transfers, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Energy Efficiency, Salt Cavern Gas Storage, Gas Prices
(based on written questions asked by Robert Smith and answered by departments)
Public Bill Committees (sittings attended)
- Vehicle Registration Marks Bill Committee (1 out of n/a)
Most recent appearances
- Business of the House (5 Nov 2009)
“May I welcome the fact that the Leader of the House has said that she will find time for a debate on Afghanistan, and reinforce its importance? She should ensure that it is a full day's debate in the middle of the week so that we secure maximum participation by Members who want to raise constituents' questions. In that debate, will she ensure that Ministers understand and are reminded of why...”
- Energy and Climate Change: Topical Questions (5 Nov 2009)
“The Secretary of State earlier highlighted the importance of new investment to secure our electricity supplies. Will he ensure that people are not driven into fuel poverty just paying to keep the lights on?”
- Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Topical Questions (3 Nov 2009)
“As the Chancellor says, it is vital to support our economy at this time. He will know just how difficult an environment it is west of Shetland when it comes to encouraging investment in oil and gas. At this crucial time for our national energy resources, will he look further at extending the field allowance to try to encourage the investment decisions that, crucially, need to be made soon...”
More of Robert Smith's recent appearances
Numerology
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- Has spoken in 57 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
- Has received answers to 14 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
- Is a member of 3 select committees (0 as chair).
- Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2008, according to constituents.
- Has voted in 73% of votes in parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
- People have made 2 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well below average amongst MPs.
- This MP's speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 267 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)
Register of Members’ Interests
Register last updated: 28 Oct 2009. More about the Register
View the history of this MP's entries in the Register
Expenses
Figures in brackets are ranks. Data from parliament.uk (source). Read 2004/05 – 2007/08 receipts.
| Type | 2007/08 (ranking out of 645) | 2006/07 (ranking out of 645) | 2005/06 | 2004/05 (ranking out of 659) | 2003/04 (ranking out of 658) | 2002/03 (ranking out of 657) | 2001/02 (ranking out of 657) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Costs Allowance | £19,039 (418th) | £16,166 (487th) | £14,777 | £15,636 (470th) | £14,218 (488th) | £13,740 (546th) | £11,691 (525th) |
| London Supplement | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Incidental Expenses Provision | £19,137 (joint 284th) | £22,234 (177th) | £25,142 | £18,649 (292nd) | £17,477 (506th) | £18,108 (joint 333rd) | £15,437 (335th) |
| Staffing Allowance | £86,309 (370th) | £85,009 (296th) | £78,874 | £64,539 (553rd) | £66,818 (382nd) | £53,830 (596th) | £39,102 (531st) |
| Communications Allowance | £11,557 (57th) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Travel | £18,534 (24th)* | £18,168 (25th)** | £15,563 | £18,896 (71st) | £17,343 (86th) | £17,484 (91st) | £14,123 (87th) |
| Members' Staff Travel | £868 (126th) | £296 (joint 281st) | £537 | £1,603 (110th) | £636 (229th) | £1,246 (124th) | £685 (196th) |
| Members' Spouse Travel | £468 (219th) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Members' Family Travel | £1,345 (17th) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Purchased Stationery | £465 (joint 511th) | £1,091 (252nd) | £651 | £894 (328th) | £475 (joint 526th) | £517 (562nd) | £505 (555th) |
| Stationery: Associated Postage Costs | £1,108 (551st) | £3,197 (joint 265th) | £2,279 | £3,133 (255th) | £2,062 (joint 401st) | N/A | N/A |
| Centrally Provided Computer Equipment | £1,486 (22nd) | £1,227 (joint 86th) | £1,115 | £1,306 (626th) | £1,306 (617th) | £1,306 (596th) | £0 |
| Other Costs | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 | £0 |
| Total | £160,316 (97th) | £147,388 (129th) | £138,938 | £124,656 (294th) | £120,335 (303rd) | £106,231 (471st) | £81,543 (464th) |
* Regular journeys between home/constituency/Westminster: Mileage £3,183 (279th). Rail £1,061 (431st). Air £12,972 (18th). Misc £1,318 (21st).
** Car £4,086 (231st). Rail £958 (422nd). Air £13,124 (23rd).