13th August 2025
lisa.smart.mp@parliament.uk
@LisaSmartMP
Voting Record
Parliamentary Website Overview
- According to her profile on the UK Parliament site, Lisa Smart has participated in 191 parliamentary divisions, and has voted against her party’s majority only twice. This suggests strong party alignment overall Parallel Parliament.
Specific Vote Highlights
- On 13 June 2025, she voted Aye on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, though this was against her party’s position and also against the rest of the House Parallel ParliamentUK Parliament.
- Detailed voting records can also be explored via sources like The Public Whip and Parallel Parliament, capturing her votes on many bills and motions, e.g., the Enterprise Act orders, “Opposition Day Motions” on Tax and Welfare, the Universal Credit and PIP Bill, Football Governance Bill, among others UK ParliamentParallel Parliamentpublicwhip.org.uk.
- Participation in committee meetings, written questions, and Hansard (debates) can serve as indicators of activity.
- Lisa Smart serves on:
- The Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission
- The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill Committee (and is part of its Programming sub-committee) Parallel Parliament.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 191 divisions participated |
| Party Rebellions | 2 (e.g., Terminally Ill Adults Bill) |
| Majority Alignment | High party loyalty overall |
| Attendance Data | No formal Chamber attendance tracking |
| Active Engagement | Evident via committee roles and debate participation |
What This Suggests
- Voting-wise, Lisa Smart is largely in line with her party but does exercise independence on rare occasions (as seen on sensitive issues such as end-of-life legislation).
- Attendance-wise, while no formal records exist, her roles in select committees and participation in debates signal active engagement in parliamentary duties.
Key Contributions in Hansard
1. Community Theatre Debate – 12 March 2025
Lisa Smart opened a Westminster Hall debate on the value of community theatres, emphasizing their cultural and social importance. She called for capital and local government funding to keep these spaces thriving—specifically referencing the Forum Theatre in Romiley in her constituency.
Hansard
2. Peak Forest & Macclesfield Canals Debate – 6 November 2024
In another Westminster Hall debate, Lisa Smart moved a motion on funding for local canals, highlighting their heritage and environmental value. She urged they be treated as “assets to be cherished,” not liabilities.
Hansard
3. Transport Connectivity in the North-West – 19 March 2025
Contributing to a debate on regional infrastructure, she underscored disparities in investment favouring the South-East. She urged the government to improve rail and tram (e.g., Metrolink) access for her constituency and neighbouring areas.
Hansard
4. Crime and Policing Bill – 18 June 2025
Lisa Smart spoke passionately in the Commons Chamber, criticizing the current response to sewage dumping and rural crime. She highlighted environmental and policing failures, especially within her Hazel Grove constituency, and advocated for neighborhood policing and water company accountability.
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5. Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill – Various Dates
Her contributions to this legislative debate are documented across stages:
- Second Reading (10 Feb 2025): She weighed in on channel crossings and policy responses.
- Report Stage (12 May 2025): She presented considered viewpoints on proposed amendments.
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6. Oral Answers – State of Climate and Nature – 14 July 2025
Lisa Smart intervened during an oral questioning session, challenging the government’s record on elections participation, specifically encouraging youth engagement in UK elections.
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Where to Explore Further
- UK Parliament “Spoken contributions” page: Lists 150+ entries from September 2024 to the present, including debates, questions, and interventions—filterable by topic or date.
UK Parliament - Parallel Parliament: Organizes her debate contributions by department and legislation (e.g., Home Office, Transport, Crime). You can view full text excerpts and categorize them neatly.
Parallel Parliament - Hansard Search Tool: On the official Hansard site, you can search all speeches, motions, and debates involving Lisa Smart using keyword filters and time ranges.
Hansard
Summary Table
| Debate / Occasion | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Community Theatre | 12 Mar 2025 | Support for funding and recognition |
| Peak Forest & Macclesfield Canals | 6 Nov 2024 | Heritage and environmental value of canals |
| NW Transport Connectivity | 19 Mar 2025 | Rail and public transport improvements |
| Crime & Policing Bill | 18 Jun 2025 | Environmental crime, sewage, neighborhood policing |
| Border Security Bill | Feb & May 2025 | Immigration policy and legislative amendments |
| Climate & Nature Q&A | 14 Jul 2025 | Voter participation and youth enfranchisement |
Lisa Smart’s Hansard record shows a consistent pattern of engagement—particularly on issues like community heritage, environmental protection, transport infrastructure, law enforcement, immigration, and democratic participation.
