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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Sep 2026
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

"I thank the hon. Lady. I mentioned to one of my colleagues the other day how this entire debate is catnip for Labour Members, because it is an opportunity for them to highlight that they have cared more about families and children than the Conservatives. I do not believe that; …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Sep 2026
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill

"I thank my hon. Friend for that good point, which I am particularly passionate about. I have spoken a lot this week about funding for rural services, particularly under local government reorganisation, and that will be really important in the future structure of unitary councils. How can we ensure that …..."
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Written Question
Pedestrian Crossings: Design
Friday 4th September 2026

Asked by: Rebecca Smith (Conservative - South West Devon)

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 18 May 2026 to Question 470 on Pedestrian Crossings: Design, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adopting the Welsh Government's amendments to section 14 of the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2026.

Answered by Justin Madders - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

As set out in Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport that was published on 2 April this year, the Department is updating the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions to permit new, simpler zebra crossings.

The Department for Transport is aware of the changes made by the Welsh Government and will consider all relevant information in taking this work forward.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"T8. An ever-growing list of charities have faced serious allegations of peddling extremism and even funding terrorism. Despite lengthy Charity Commission investigations, most of them continue to operate, such as the Iranian regime-linked Islamic Centre of England, which is reportedly sponsoring visas for people to enter the UK. It is …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 03 Sep 2026
Bluetongue Virus in Livestock

"As my hon. Friend the Member for Exmouth and Exeter East (David Reed) has already alluded to, Devon has a huge issue with bluetongue cases. In fact, of the 795 cases, 334—by far the highest number across the country—are in Devon, and one of those is new this week. I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Sep 2026
Petitions

"Further to a similar online petition of more than 4,200 signatures, I present this petition on local government reorganisation in Devon. The plans published in July by the Government appear to have been configured entirely to benefit the urban areas of Plymouth, Exeter and Torbay, and call into question service …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 93 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 93 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 427
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 92 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 410
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Sep 2026 - Representation of the People Bill - View Vote Context
Rebecca Smith (Con) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 91 Conservative Aye votes vs 0 Conservative No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 346