Member of Parliament
Cat Smith
Cat has 18 Hansard debate appearances, 98 parliamentary questions, and 2 sponsored bills on record. Activity data comes from Hansard, the UK Parliament Questions API, and the Bills API.
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
7
Speeches
15
Questions
2
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence against Women and Girls 29 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Select Committees 28 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 28 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Park Home Owners 28 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 25 Mar 2026 | 3 | ||
| Heating Oil Support 16 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 5 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Representation of the People Bill 2 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Quarries: Planning Policy 16 Dec 2025 | 1 | ||
| Budget Resolutions 26 Nov 2025 | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
93
Written
5
Oral
93
Answered
98
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Services: Concessions 10 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Bus Services: Concessions 10 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Bus Services: Concessions 10 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| LightAware 7 Jul 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Body Searches: Children and Young People 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Body Searches: Children and Young People 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Children: Body Searches 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Body Searches: Children and Young People 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Body Searches: Children and Young People 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Body Searches: Children and Young People 1 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Bills sponsored
Bills where this MP is recorded as primary sponsor in the UK Parliament Bills API.
| Bill | Type | Session | Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elections Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Elections (Proportional Representation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Cat Smith in parliamentary debates?
Cat Smith has made 25 contributions across 18 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Cat Smith asked?
Cat Smith has tabled 98 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 93 written and 5 oral. The Commons average is 127 questions per MP over the same period.
What is the difference between written and oral questions?
Written questions require a formal written response from a government minister, usually within a set number of sitting days. Oral questions are asked aloud during departmental question time in the Commons chamber.