Speeches and Questions - Cat Smith MP

Cat Smith MP in the House of Commons

Youth Services

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2019 to Question 260670 on Youth Services and with reference to her Department's...

Topical Questions

Oral Answers to Questions - Work and Pensions

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Why are the Government not tracking young people when they leave the youth obligation? As such, how do they know whether the scheme works? [Interruption.]

EnAble Fund for Elected Office

Women and Equalities

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, how many candidates have been supported through the EnAble Fund for Elected Office; how much of the £250,000 budget has been allocated; and what...

Petition - Rail Link to Fleetwood

Commons debates

I rise to register my constituents’ deep concerns about the poor public transport links to Fleetwood. This petition has been organised by the campaign group “Fleetwood Back on...

Business of the House

Commons debates

As the longest parliamentary Session draws to a close, the Government have had plenty of time to pass their Bills through this place. I am reminded that on 25 July I asked the Leader of the...

Topical Questions

Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Given that spending on youth work has fallen by £880 million since 2010, I was very interested in the Government’s announcement this week, but note that it is just £50 million a...

Health Infrastructure Plan

Commons debates

I am pleased that my persistent and passionate campaigning for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust must have been heard by those on the Government Benches; I am sure it...

No-Deal Brexit: Short Positions Against the Pound

Commons debates

In response to an earlier question the Minister said he is more of a historian than an economist, so he might remember that hedge funds were also reported to have taken short positions against...

Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate

Business of the House

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I will not give way again, because I am conscious that the time remaining is very tight and that a number of Back Benchers wish to speak. Words matter because they have consequences. I am...

Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate

Business of the House

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I am chilled and shocked by what my hon. Friend has just said, which reflects the language that I think we all know is being used out there in communities. We in this House must show leadership...

Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate

Business of the House

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

Given Mr Deputy Speaker’s earlier remarks, I will give way only once.

Principles of Democracy and the Rights of the Electorate

Business of the House

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I regret that we are having yet another general debate, rather than making progress on all the outstanding legislation. After all, is it not an important principle of democracy and the...

Brexit Readiness: Operation Yellowhammer

Commons debates

My constituent Jenny is currently undergoing treatment for cancer and has been seeking reassurances from local health trusts about the continuation of cancer treatment in the event of a no-deal...

Electoral Register

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the Government plans to publish the draft Representation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment)...

Electoral Register

Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the hon. Member for Houghton and Sunderland South, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what the Commission's most recent estimate is for the number of...

Young People: Public Participation

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the announcement of 27 February 2019 that new youth voice projects will be launched to encourage young...

Crime Prevention: Publicity

Cat Smith received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department consulted with (a) young people and (b) members of the DCMS Youth Steering Group before launching the #knifefree...

Summer Adjournment

Commons debates

It is always a pleasure to speak in the debate on matters to be raised before the summer Adjournment. I welcome the Lord Commissioner of Her Majesty's Treasury, the hon. Member for Horsham...

Business of the House

Speaker’S Statement

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I do hope that recent kipper waving has not been a red herring. When can we expect to see the Fisheries Bill back in this place?

Business of the House

Speaker’S Statement

Cat Smith made a speech in the House of Commons

I do hope that recent kipper waving is not a red herring. [Interruption.] May I ask the Leader of the House when we can expect to see the Fisheries Bill back? [Interruption.]