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 selection of Cat Smith’s votes.
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Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020
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Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
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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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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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Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2019
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
42 votes for, 14 votes against, 27 absences, between 2017–2020
Last updated: 20 Jul 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, when his Department plans to publish the strategy on addiction; and when a 24-hour helpline for patients needing support for dependence on prescribed medicines will be created.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on a support package for (a) employers and (b) crew in the inland waterways sector who are affected by the decline in tourism revenue as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps he is taking in each region of (a) England and (b) Wales to help protect employment in the inland waterways sector of the tourism industry from the effect of the covid-19 outbreak.
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Profile
Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood
Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election
Social Media
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Topics of interest
Cat Smith campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Cabinet Office
- Department for Digital
- Culture
- Media and Sport
- Department of Health
- Department for Transport
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Electoral Register
- Voluntary Work: Young People
- Local Government: Elections
- Commonwealth: Young People
- Elections: Proof of Identity
Currently held offices
- 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: 20 Jul 2020.
1. Employment and earnings
19 March 2020, received £200 from Ipsos
MORI, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for a survey. Hours: 1 hr. (Registered 03 April 2020)
2. (a) Support linked to an
MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation
Name of donor:
Unite the UnionAddress of donor: 128 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8TN
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000
Donor status:
trade union(Registered 10 January 2020)
Name of donor: Unite the Union
Address of donor: 128 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8TN
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,500 for print credits for internal Labour Print Offer
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 10 January 2020)
Name of donor:
TSSAAddress of donor: 2nd Floor, 17 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4SQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2.000
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 10 January 2020)
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