Julian Smith’s voting in Parliament

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

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

• Julian Smith voted against investigations into the Iraq war, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

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

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act: [6th Allotted Day] 10 Jan 2019

  Further to that point of order, Mr Speaker. Just to confirm, no decision has been made along the lines of what the right hon. Lady has said. The Government will do everything they can to ensure that the House is fully consulted in every eventuality next week, and the information that she has is not correct.

• Public Bill Committee: Energy Bill [Lords]: Clause 83 - Commencement 2 Feb 2016

  A great show.

• Public Bill Committee: Energy Bill [Lords]: Commencement 2 Feb 2016

  A great show.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @JulianSmithuk
• https://facebook.com/juliansmithofficial

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Health
• Education
• Work and Pensions
• Departmental Procurement
• Procurement
• Conditions of Employment
• EU Law
• Departmental Food

Currently held offices

• Chief Whip (since 2 Nov 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committee of Selection (12 Sep 2017 to 12 Sep 2017)
• Member, Selection Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 14 Nov 2017)
• The Treasurer of Her Majesty's Household (13 Jun 2017 to 2 Nov 2017)
• Government Whip (17 Jul 2016 to 13 Jun 2017)
• Member, Committee of Selection (17 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (13 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 29 Nov 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• David Curry
• John Watson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Energy BILL Committee (7 out of 14)
• Housing and Planning Bill Committee (18 out of 20)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (14 out of 17)
• Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (13 out of 14)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 1 debate in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Julian Smith’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — well below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 90.54% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 135 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Julian Smith’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 120 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)