John Smith

Labour - Former Member for Monklands East

First elected: 18th June 1970

Left House: 12th May 1994 (Death)


John Smith is not an officer of any APPGs John Smith is not a member of any APPGs
Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition
18th Jul 1992 - 12th May 1994
Leader of the Labour Party
18th Jul 1992 - 12th May 1994
Leader of HM Official Opposition
18th Jul 1992 - 12th May 1994
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
12th Jun 1987 - 18th Jul 1992
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Nov 1984 - 12th Jun 1987
Shadow Secretary of State
10th Jun 1983 - 1st Nov 1984
Shadow Secretary of State
1st Jan 1982 - 10th Jun 1983
Shadow Secretary of State
5th May 1979 - 1st Jan 1982
Secretary of State for Trade
11th Nov 1978 - 3rd May 1979
Minister of State (Privy Council Office)
23rd Jan 1976 - 8th Apr 1978
Minister of State (Department of Energy)
4th Dec 1975 - 13th Apr 1976
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy)
18th Oct 1974 - 3rd Dec 1975


Division Voting information

John Smith has voted in 0 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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All Debates

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Legislation Debates
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Monklands East Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

John Smith has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by John Smith

John Smith has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by John Smith, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


John Smith has not been granted any Urgent Questions

John Smith has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

John Smith has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

John Smith has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


John Smith has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament