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.
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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, where they voted similarly to their party.
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Consistently voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
0 votes for, 22 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020.
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Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
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Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016.
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Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2020.
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Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Last updated: 12 Oct 2020.
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Cat Smith has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many prescriptions were issued for each drug categorised under the drug groups (a) benzodiazepines including clonazepam, (b) z-drugs, (c) antidepressants and (d) opioids in the (i) last 12 months for which figures are available and (ii) most recent comparative 12 month period prior to the last 12 month period for which those...
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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what recent discussions he has had with Ministers from Senedd Cymru on provisions in the Elections Bill that apply to elections in Wales.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will ensure that the Valproate Pregnancy Prevention Programme be given a SNOMED code.
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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, Elections Bill Committee (since 15 Sep 2021)
- Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (since 11 May 2020)
- Shadow Minister for Young People and Voter Engagement (since 27 Jun 2016)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (20 Dec 2016 to 19 Jul 2017)
- 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: 15 Nov 2021.
1. Employment and earnings
Payments from Ipsos
MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for surveys:
14 December 2020, received £200. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 16 December 2020)
2. (b) Any other support not included in
Category 2(a)
Name of donor:
The Methodist ChurchAddress 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: 21 September 2020 to 22 July 2021
Date accepted: 21 September 2020
Donor status: unincorporated association
(Registered 21 September 2020)
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)
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