Information between 12th September 2026 - 22nd October 2026
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Monday 12th October 2026 Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Select Committee Statement - Main Chamber Subject: Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Procedure Committee, Written Parliamentary Questions, HC 49 View calendar - Add to calendar |
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20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Cat Smith voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 326 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 184 Noes - 330 |
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20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Cat Smith voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 325 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 179 Noes - 336 |
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20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Cat Smith voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 323 Labour Aye votes vs 2 Labour No votes Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 178 |
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20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Cat Smith voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 316 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 117 Noes - 331 |
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20 Oct 2026 - Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - View Vote Context Cat Smith voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 319 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 329 |
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Cat Smith speeches from: International Update
Cat Smith contributed 1 speech (84 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Cabinet Office |
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Cat Smith speeches from: Written Parliamentary Questions
Cat Smith contributed 1 speech (1,491 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber |
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Cat Smith speeches from: Baby Loss Awareness Week
Cat Smith contributed 1 speech (745 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care |
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Cat Smith speeches from: Select Committee Chairs: Period of Leave
Cat Smith contributed 1 speech (287 words) Monday 14th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House |
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Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Tuesday 15th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has costed compensation for people impacted by sodium valproate. Answered by Diana Johnson - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 July in response to Question 16121. |
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Nature Conservation
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Thursday 17th September 2026 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will include plans to restore natural habitats in England’s next National Adaption Programme. Answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Government’s plans for restoring natural habitats are set out in the 2025 Environmental Improvement Plan. I refer the Hon Member to information on gov.uk - Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP) 2025 - GOV.UK.
We are exploring how to drive greater ambition for nature and climate in the Fourth National Adaptation Programme. |
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Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma: Research
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Monday 14th September 2026 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that funding is available for research into Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma. Answered by James Frith - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to the Rt Hon The Lord Hunt of Kings Heath OBE on 16 July 2026 in response to Question HL1674. Available data on this issue is also published by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, at the following link: |
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Railways: Tickets
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Wednesday 30th September 2026 Question to the Department for Transport: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she has had conversations with Rail Delivery Group about railcard users being able to store railcards on digital wallets. Answered by Keir Mather - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) My officials routinely have conversations with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) and I can confirm that the RDG is in discussion with relevant technology suppliers. No implementation timetable is yet agreed and no further details are available at this time. |
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Sodium Valproate: Compensation
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Thursday 15th October 2026 Question to the HM Treasury: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether any request for funding for an interim redress payment for those affected by sodium valproate has been submitted to his Department by the Department of Health and Social Care. Answered by Emma Reynolds - Chief Secretary to the Treasury HM Treasury is responsible for setting overall departmental spending settlements and considering proposals for expenditure in line with the framework set out in Managing Public Money. As such, HM Treasury discusses a wide range of policies and their associated funding implications on matters within DHSC’s remit, but does not typically comment on ongoing policy development and specific approvals processes.
Further information on the role of HM Treasury consent in approving public spending is set out in Chapter 2 of Managing Public Money: |
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LightAware
Asked by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) Monday 19th October 2026 Question To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2026 to Question 16453 on LightAware, if he will arrange for officials from his Department to meet with LightAware to discuss digital exclusion for light-sensitive people. Answered by Vicky Foxcroft - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) My officials are arranging to meet LightAware to discuss their concerns. |
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Monday 19th October Gold Sustainable Food Places Award for North Lancashire 3 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2026)Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates North Lancashire on becoming the first region in the North West of England to receive the Gold Sustainable Food Places Award; recognises the outstanding work of the FoodFutures North Lancashire partnership, Lancaster City Council, community groups, volunteers, growers, local businesses and partner organisations in achieving this … |
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Monday 12th October 1 signatures (Most recent: 24 Sep 2026) Tabled by: Cat Smith (Labour - Lancaster and Wyre) That this House congratulates 1st Garstang Brownies on reaching more than 100 years of supporting girls and young people in the Garstang community; notes that the unit was established in 1925 and has only recently discovered the full extent of its remarkable history; recognises the invaluable contribution made over generations … |
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Tuesday 13th October Cat Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 29th October 2026 30 signatures (Most recent: 3 Nov 2026) Tabled by: Rachael Maskell (Labour (Co-op) - York Central) That this House expresses concern at the deepening crisis in post-16 education; notes with alarm that universities have cut more than 30,000 jobs over the past three years alongside thousands of courses, restricting student choice and placing unsustainable pressures on staff; believes these pressures are damaging the quality and accessibility … |
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Wednesday 21st October Cat Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2026 23 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Kim Johnson (Labour - Liverpool Riverside) That this House commends the work of station cleaners who work to ensure that Merseyrail services are hygienic, safe and pleasurable to travel on; further commends the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Steve Rotheram for his decision to bring Merseyrail services into public ownership in 2028; notes … |
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Wednesday 21st October Cat Smith signed this EDM on Thursday 22nd October 2026 Cleaning and catering workers on Transpennine Express 20 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Rebecca Long Bailey (Labour - Salford) That this House commends the work of cleaning and catering staff who work to make travelling on Transpennine Express a hygienic, safe and pleasurable experience; notes that cleaning and catering are essential services and will be a crucial part of Great British Railways’ offer to passengers; further notes with concern … |
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Tuesday 15th September Cat Smith signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2026 21 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over news that PAPYRUS, the suicide prevention charity has gone into administration; notes that this charity has delivered a vital service via its HOPELINE247 for young people suffering with poor mental health; highlights the tireless campaigning of volunteers, including 3 Dads Walking who raised … |
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Tuesday 1st September Cat Smith signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2026 National strategy for fertility 30 signatures (Most recent: 28 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes with concern that there is currently no national strategy for fertility in England; further notes that a number of Integrated Care Boards, including Kent and Medway ICB and Sussex ICB, have reduced the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles available to eligible patients from three to one; … |
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Tuesday 1st September Cat Smith signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 12th October 2026 17 signatures (Most recent: 22 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields) That this House wants to reduce the prevalence of poverty, isolation, health inequalities and community fragmentation across the UK; acknowledges the existence of contributory membership-based food clubs, pantries and hubs run in most cases by volunteers and community groups; notes the recent Food Club Survey Report by eight organisations, which … |
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Wednesday 15th July Cat Smith signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2026 32 signatures (Most recent: 4 Nov 2026) Tabled by: Peter Lamb (Labour - Crawley) That this House welcomes Unite the Union’s safety campaign entitled Abuse Doesn't Fly; notes with concern the widespread abuse, aggression, and physical assaults reported by airport workers across the aviation sector; regrets the severe impact this hostility has on the wellbeing of staff, the travel experience of passengers, and the … |
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Monday 15th June Cat Smith signed this EDM on Monday 12th October 2026 15 signatures (Most recent: 26 Oct 2026) Tabled by: Jo White (Labour - Bassetlaw) That this House notes the need to reform the foster care system, particularly around attachment, carers’ rights and policy change initiatives; promotes Noah’s Campaign which aims to prevent trauma caused by broken attachments in foster care, prioritises child attachment over administrative processes, and protects the child’s support network; further notes … |
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Friday 11th September Cat Smith signed this EDM on Monday 14th September 2026 Passenger safety, security and accessibility on East West Rail 18 signatures (Most recent: 27 Oct 2026)Tabled by: Cat Eccles (Labour - Stourbridge) That this House notes that Chiltern Trains was appointed the operator of the first phase of East West Rail; understands that despite concerns being raised by the RMT union about the impact on passenger safety, security and accessibility, Chiltern intends to operate these services via Driver Only Operation (DOO); is … |
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15 Sep 2026, 4:01 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Vikki Slade Liz Jarvis. Ann Davies doctor. Danny Chambers Sian Berry. Cat Eccles. Cat Smith. " Tom Gordon MP (Harrogate and Knaresborough, Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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15 Sep 2026, 4:16 p.m. - House of Commons "evidence on the safety of small Cat Smith sorry, small scale fracking, " Alison Hume MP (Scarborough and Whitby, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Oct 2026, 9:11 p.m. - House of Commons "And I thank the Health Secretary for having agreed to meet with me in a few days. I'm really grateful. >> Cat Smith thank. " Alicia Kearns MP (Rutland and Stamford, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Oct 2026, 9:11 p.m. - House of Commons ">> Cat Smith thank. >> You, Madam Deputy Speaker. I've never spoken in a Baby Loss " Alicia Kearns MP (Rutland and Stamford, Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Oct 2026, 7:41 p.m. - House of Commons "Select Committee statement on behalf of the Procedure Committee. Cat Smith will speak for up to ten " Motion: Business of the House (Today) Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Tynemouth, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Oct 2026, 7:42 p.m. - House of Commons "speeches. I call Cat Smith. " Select Committee Statement: Select Committee Statement on the First Report of the Procedure Committee, Written Parliamentary Questions, HC 49 - View Video - View Transcript |
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12 Oct 2026, 4:44 p.m. - House of Commons " Cat Smith thank you, Mr. Speaker. On the 26th of October 2021, the then conservative government's elections bill was going through elections bill was going through the public bill stage. I was a shadow Minister, and I tabled a new clause related to foreign " Cat Smith MP (Lancaster and Wyre, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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21 Oct 2026, 2:01 p.m. - House of Commons " Cat Smith Deputy Speaker The Minister, in an earlier answer, talked about the fact that the summer we've just experienced has been the hottest on record, but we fear in the future that might look cold by what's to come. And as a response to that, a lot of my " Cat Smith MP (Lancaster and Wyre, Labour) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Baby Loss Awareness Week
93 speeches (27,458 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Department of Health and Social Care Mentions: 1: Sorcha Eastwood (APNI - Lagan Valley) Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) —you absolutely broke my heart, but the strength you have shared - Link to Speech 2: Caroline Johnson (Con - Sleaford and North Hykeham) Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) just how important and vital those certificates can be—and - Link to Speech 3: Yvette Cooper (Lab - Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley) Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) to follow up the issue of the baby loss certificates - Link to Speech 4: Andy MacNae (Lab - Rossendale and Darwen) Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith). - Link to Speech |
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Written Parliamentary Questions
4 speeches (1,576 words) Monday 12th October 2026 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Caroline Nokes (Con - Romsey and Southampton North) Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith), will speak for up to 10 minutes, during which time no interventions - Link to Speech |
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Student Finance (Review)
2 speeches (1,857 words) Tuesday 15th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Tom Gordon (LD - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That Tom Gordon, Vikki Slade, Liz Jarvis, Ann Davies, Dr Danny Chambers, Siân Berry, Cat Eccles, Cat Smith - Link to Speech |
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Select Committee Chairs: Period of Leave
17 speeches (6,819 words) Monday 14th September 2026 - Commons Chamber Leader of the House Mentions: 1: Meg Hillier (LAB - Hackney South and Shoreditch) Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith), for their work. - Link to Speech 2: Chris Vince (LAB - Harlow) Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith) that he is radical, forward-thinking and progressive - Link to Speech 3: Alan Campbell (Lab - Tynemouth) Friend the Member for Lancaster and Wyre (Cat Smith)—and her Committee. - Link to Speech |
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Friday 25th September 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes, Commons Liaison Committee, 2026-27 Liaison Committee (Commons) Found: Hayes Sir Bernard Jenkin Ruth Jones Layla Moran Dame Chi Onwurah Toby Perkins Andy Slaughter Cat Smith |
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Tuesday 15th September 2026
Report - 1st Report - Written Parliamentary Questions Procedure Committee Found: Current membership Cat Smith (Labour; Lancaster and Wyre) (Chair) James Asser (Labour; West Ham and Beckton |
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Wednesday 14th October 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 21st October 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 4th November 2026 2:30 p.m. Procedure Committee - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Wednesday 11th November 2026 6 p.m. Liaison Committee (Commons) - Private Meeting View calendar - Add to calendar |
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Friday 25th September 2026
Formal Minutes - Formal Minutes, Commons Liaison Committee, 2026-27 Liaison Committee (Commons) |
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Tuesday 15th September 2026
Report - 1st Report - Written Parliamentary Questions Procedure Committee |
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Wednesday 14th October 2026
Attendance statistics - Select committee witness diversity survey results Liaison Committee (Commons) |
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Wednesday 14th October 2026
Written Evidence - Cassandra Foundation EVO0027 - Electronic voting Electronic Voting - Procedure Committee |
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Tuesday 20th October 2026
Report - 2nd Report - Sub judice resolution in the House of Commons Procedure Committee |