Karin Smyth
MP for Bristol South
Lab
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Diabetes in Sport 2025-09-03
03 September 2025
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
It is a real privilege to speak on the vital topic of diabetes and sport. I thank Chris Bright and others for their support. Diabetes affects 12 million people in the UK, causing severe health issues....
Department of Health and Social Care 2025-06-24
24 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Welcomes funding increases but questions deliverability, particularly regarding capital investment for digital transformation and hospital programme. Emphasises need for clear plans to generate effici...
Incontinence 2025-06-19
19 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moved the debate on incontinence, highlighting its prevalence and stigma. Emphasised the need for awareness, prevention through physiotherapy, school curriculum inclusion, specialist workforce develop...
Spending Review Health and Social Care 2025-06-12
12 June 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Service 2025-05-19
19 May 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the continuation of the NHS and care volunteer responders programme, which was established during the pandemic to support vulnerable people? The service has been successful i...
Hospitals 2025-04-23
23 April 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Regrets the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country, noting a maintenance backlog of £13.8 billion in 2023-24 and the failure to deliver on promises for new hospital construction...
New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
20 January 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 2025-01-16
16 January 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Notes that the MHRA continues to need substantial reform due to patient safety concerns, criticises the yellow card system for under-reporting adverse reactions and conflicts of interest, highlights d...
Endometriosis Women in the Workplace 2025-01-15
15 January 2025
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
I am grateful for this opportunity to raise the plight of women with endometriosis and the everyday struggles they face in the workplace. The issue has been known about since 1860, but progress has mo...
Hospice Funding
19 December 2024
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Attendance
72.7%
16 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
5
22.7% of votes
No Votes
11
50.0% of votes
Abstentions
6
27.3% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
0
PMQs Asked
0
Ministerial Questions Asked
15
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
7
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+534% above average
This MP:
15
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
+38% above average
This MP:
7
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-4% below average
This MP:
72.7
Average:
75.6
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This page tracks Karin Smyth's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.