Lisa has 158 Hansard debate appearances, 202 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.
65
Speeches
123
Questions
27
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Trade 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business and Trade 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business and Trade 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Regeneration in Reddish 1 Jul 2026 | 3 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
183
Written
19
Oral
182
Answered
202
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Nationality: Assessments 3 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| British Nationality: Assessments 3 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Visas: Applications 22 Jun 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Community Relations: Religion 18 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| What steps she plans to take to support cross-community interfaith work. Withdrawn 18 Jun 2026 Women and Equalities | Oral | ||
| Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 15 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Russia: Subversion 10 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Whether she has made an assessment of the level of the threat posed by Russia to UK elections. Withdrawn 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral | ||
| Prescriptions: Fees and Charges 9 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Dental Health: Medical Treatments 9 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 |
| 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 215 contributions across 158 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Lisa Smart asked?
Lisa Smart has tabled 202 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 183 written and 19 oral. The Commons average is 122 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.