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Cat Smith

Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood

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The office of Cat Smith MP informed us that due to Cat being on maternity leave from June 2018 to January 2019 she was not available for votes in the House of Commons. However, Cat did submit written questions during this time period. Although this period has now passed, the absence continues to affect the numerology section for this MP.

As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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Cat Smith’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Cat Smith’s votes.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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

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

Recent appearances

  • Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 24 Mar 2023

    Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill: Second Reading – Cat Smith. Private Members' Bills

  • Written Answers — Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission: Local Government: Elections 1 Feb 2023

    Neither the Speaker's Committee nor the Electoral Commission has made an assessment of the matter raised. Changes to the franchise are for Parliament to consider, and not for the Electoral Commission. Where Parliament decides to make changes to the franchise, the Commission will work with government and the electoral community to ensure they are implemented effectively.

  • Petition - Funding for Small and Rural Primary Schools 31 Jan 2023

    I rise to present a petition with which I have been ably assisted by the children of Scorton Church of England Primary School in my constituency. When I visited them, they told me that they were upset that they have to eat lunch in their classroom and that they have to walk down to the village to use the village hall for PE, because their school does not have school hall facilities. The...

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Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Topics of interest

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

  • Cabinet Office
  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • Department for Digital
  • Culture
  • Media and Sport
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • Department for Transport
  • Electoral Register
  • Elections: Proof of Identity
  • Voluntary Work: Young People
  • Local Government: Elections
  • Prescription Drugs

Currently held offices

  • Member, Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill Committee (since 26 Oct 2022)
  • Member, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (since 20 Jul 2022)
  • Member, Elections Bill Committee (since 15 Sep 2021)
  • Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (since 11 May 2020)

Other offices held in the past

  • Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (20 Dec 2016 to 19 Jul 2017)
  • Shadow Minister for Young People and Voter Engagement (27 Jun 2016 to 29 Nov 2021)
  • Junior Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
  • Member, Women and Equalities Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)
Name of donor: The Methodist Church
Address of donor: 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Services of a voluntary intern for two and a half days a week in my parliamentary office. The intern will receive a bursary of £962.50 per month, total value £9,625

Date received: 27 September 2021 to 22 July 2022

Date accepted: 27 September 2021

Donor status: unincorporated association

(Registered 27 September 2021)
Name of donor: The Methodist Church
Address of donor: 25 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5JR

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Services of a voluntary intern for two and a half days a week in my parliamentary office. The intern will receive a bursary of £916 per month, total value £9,167

Date received: 26 September 2022 to 25 July 2023

Date accepted: 26 September 2022

Donor status: unincorporated association

(Registered 07 October 2022)

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