Chloe Smith’s voting in Parliament

Chloe Smith is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, Chloe Smith sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Chloe Smith generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016. Conservative, 3 votes, between 2011–2016
• Chloe Smith generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016. Conservative, 4 votes, between 2011–2016
• Chloe Smith voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Conservative, 1 votes, in 2015

We have lots more plain English analysis of Chloe Smith’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Chloe Smith’s full vote analysis page for more.

Chloe Smith has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Westminster Hall 17 Oct 2023

  British Sign Language report 2022 and implementation of the British Sign Language Act 2022 – Chloe Smith. Westminster Hall debate; 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Publication of the National Space Strategy in Action 19 Jul 2023

  Since the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology was created, we have been clear on its mission to make the UK a science and technology superpower and grow the economy. Today we are taking further decisive steps towards that objective, by publishing the government’s National Space Strategy in Action. Since the publication of the National Space Strategy in September 2021,...

• Science, Innovation and Technology: Artificial Intelligence 19 Jul 2023

  Our White Paper set out how we will regulate AI through a flexible framework underpinned by five principles. This proportionate and adaptable approach has been welcomed by British business. It includes new monitoring functions allowing us to update our approach in response to a rapidly evolving technology. The Government will come back with proposals in the autumn following the White Paper...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Norwich North

Entered the House of Commons on 24 July 2009 — Byelection

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @NorwichChloe
• https://facebook.com/Chloe-Smith-MP-1509476925970053

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Chloe Smith campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Home Office
• Treasury
• Work and Pensions
• Health
• Asylum: Hotels
• Dental Services: Norfolk
• Income Support
• Schools: Norwich
• Driving Offences: Norwich

Currently held offices

• Assistant Whip (since 15 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (28 Apr 2023 to 20 Jul 2023)
• The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 6 Sep 2022 to 25 Oct 2022)
• Member, British Sign Language Bill Committee ( 9 Feb 2022 to 23 Feb 2022)
• The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (16 Sep 2021 to 6 Sep 2022)
• Member, Elections Bill Committee (15 Sep 2021 to 21 Sep 2021)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (13 Feb 2020 to 16 Sep 2021)
• The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office ( 9 Jan 2018 to 13 Feb 2020)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (15 Jun 2017 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (14 Jun 2017 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Transport Committee ( 4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office ( 6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (31 Oct 2011 to 4 Sep 2012)
• The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (14 Oct 2011 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 14 Oct 2011)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (23 Nov 2009 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ian Gibson
• Patrick Thompson
• David Ennals
• George Wallace
• John Paton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Elections Bill Committee (4 out of 12)
• British Sign Language Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Parliamentary Constituencies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill Committee (27 out of 32)
• Overseas Electors Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Immigration Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
• Childcare Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Modern Slavery Bill Committee (10 out of 11)
• Childcare Payments Bill Committee (6 out of 9)
• European Union (Referendum) Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No. 4) Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (26 out of 26)
• Pensions Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (10 out of 10)