Karin Smyth
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
MP since 7 May 2015
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Karin Smyth is the Labour MP for Bristol South, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care).
1724
Votes Cast
£291,769
Expenses 2024-25
7,666
Majority
42.7%
Vote Share
Expenses (2024-25)
£291,769
Year-on-Year
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 43,403 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
0
Written Questions
0
Oral Questions
134
Debates Spoken In⚑
555
Speeches⚑
474
Divisions Voted
⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.
Voting Record
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1724 votes — page 1 of 69
4 NOHealth Bill
4 votes · 8 Sept 2026
Health Bill
4 votes · 8 Sept 2026
2 NOHealth Bill
2 votes · 7 Sept 2026
Health Bill
2 votes · 7 Sept 2026
1 AYE3 NORepresentation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
Representation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
3 NOTaxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
Financial Interests(2)
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
The Football Association
Two tickets and hospitality to see the Lionesses play Belgium at Ashton Gate, Bristol
4 April 2025
£410
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
The Football Association
Two tickets and hospitality to see the Lionesses play Belgium at Ashton Gate, Bristol
4 April 2025
- Name of donor
- The Football Association
- Address of donor
- Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London HA9 0WS
- Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
- Two tickets and hospitality to see the Lionesses play Belgium at Ashton Gate, Bristol, value £410
- Date received
- 4 April 2025
- Date accepted
- 4 April 2025
- Donor status
- company, registration 00077797
Registered 25 April 2025
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- Date interest arose
- 28 July 2016
- Date interest ended
- 27 January 2025
Registered 7 December 2023; updated 16 January 2024 and 25 April 2025
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by Karin in Parliament
What progress his Department has made on implementing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reco
What progress his Department has made on implementing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of rail infrastructure in
What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of rail infrastructure in Wales.
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on funding for nursing bursaries for tho
Whether he has had discussions with the Scottish Government on funding for nursing bursaries for those studying in Scotland.
Whether he has had discussions with Health and Social Care Northern Ireland on its response to poten
Whether he has had discussions with Health and Social Care Northern Ireland on its response to potential cervical screening errors at the Southern Health and Social Care Trust between January 2008 and October 2021.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 October.
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 October.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.
What steps he is taking to increase the provision of social rented housing.
What steps he is taking to increase the provision of social rented housing.
What steps the Government is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises bidding for public
What steps the Government is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises bidding for public contracts.
What assessment the Government has made of the value for money of personal protective equipment proc
What assessment the Government has made of the value for money of personal protective equipment procured under covid-19 emergency regulations.
Whether she plans to implement the recommendations of the Fan Led Review of Football Governance.
Whether she plans to implement the recommendations of the Fan Led Review of Football Governance.
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