What discussions his Department has had with stakeholders on (a) the location, (b) the timetable for implementation, and (c) the delivery and operational framework for the proposed sandbox for marine autonomy.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Rebecca Smith.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for South West Devon.
Commons votes
371/521
71% attendance · top 55% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
759
across 233 debates · 120,641 words
Written Qs
181
155 answered · 26 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Partly aligned with the seat’s councils.
Rebecca Smith is the Conservative MP for South West Devon, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons).
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Smith broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
27 Apr
Child Maintenance Service
“Challenges the government to urgently implement acknowledged recommendations from Gingerbread, the Independent Case Examiner, and House of Lords; cites rising complaint numbers as …”
23 Apr
Allied Health Professionals
“AHPs are critical to prevention, rehabilitation, and community care; workforce gaps in physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy must be addressed; newly…”
22 Apr
Job Creation
“Labour's jobs tax, welfare reforms, and energy policies will worsen the crisis of nearly 1 million young people not in education, employment, or training, as businesses reduce hiri…”
20 Apr
Antisemitic Attacks
“Holocaust survivors and Jewish community members now have exit plans; government must take action significant enough to reassure British Jews they don't need a plan B”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Smith currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Smith sits on one.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Transport | 47 | 26.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 25 | 13.8% |
| Home Office | 17 | 9.4% |
| Department for Education | 14 | 7.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 14 | 7.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 11 | 6.1% |
| Treasury | 11 | 6.1% |
| Ministry of Defence | 9 | 5.0% |
Most recent.
What discussions she has had with the tourism and hospitality sector on the potential introduction of a visitor levy.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of a sandbox for marine autonomy on innovation and growth among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of a visitor levy on (a) the economy, (b) domestic tourism activity and (c) associated business tax revenues.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Remuneration: £997 a month
Remuneration: £997 a month
Hours: 15 hrs a week this is estimated. Overlapping between role of Councillor and becoming MP.
Donated to: a … |
Role, work or services: Member of Plymouth City Council
Role, work or services: Member of Plymouth City Council
Payer: Plymouth City Council, Ballard House, West Hoe Road, Plymouth PL1 3BJ
(Regi… |
Motorsport UK 5 July 2025 |
Babcock International Group 4 June 2025 |
Babcock International Group 9 April 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 152,503 | 71.4% |
| Office Costs | 30,541 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation | 18,683 | 8.8% |
| MP Travel | 8,621 | 4.0% |
| Staff Travel | 2,785 | 1.3% |
| Total · 204 claims | 213,464 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Smith on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South West Devon | 17,916 | 34.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | 20,704 | 38.9% | Lost |
2024 — full result, South West Devon.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca SmithWON | Con | 17,916 | 34.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South West Devon →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 120,641 words
28 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
28 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
181 tabled · 155 answered
181 tabled · 155 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
1 current
RegisterMembers API
10 entries
10 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£213,464 · FY 24_25
£213,464 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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