Lisa has 174 Hansard debate appearances, 192 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
82
Speeches
128
Questions
37
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lobbying: Ethics and Integrity Commission Report 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lobbying: Ethics and Integrity Commission Report 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summer Health and Resilience 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summer Health and Resilience 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Media Green Paper 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Online Safety 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Media Green Paper 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Online Safety 8 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
172
Written
20
Oral
171
Answered
192
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| Tolls 8 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Coeliac Disease: Gluten-free Foods 2 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Emergency Services: Mental Health 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Suicide: Accident and Emergency Departments 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Employment: Disability 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Alcoholic Drinks: Rehabilitation 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Countryside: Access 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Highway Code: Publicity 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| British Nationals Abroad: Crime 28 Aug 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985 (Amendment) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Greyhound Racing Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Statutory Adoption Pay (Report on Extension to the Self-Employed) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Lisa Smart in parliamentary debates?
Lisa Smart has made 247 contributions across 174 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Lisa Smart asked?
Lisa Smart has tabled 192 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 172 written and 20 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.