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Portrait of Lord Smith of Clifton

Former member of the House of Lords

Lord Smith of Clifton

Liberal Democrat

At a glanceLord Smith of Clifton was a Liberal Democrat member of the House of Lords.

Votes cast1,299
Voted Content775
Voted Not Content524

Lords divisions Lord Smith of Clifton has voted in. Content is a vote for the motion, Not Content against. Peers attend divisions ad hoc, so there is no attendance figure.

Voting recordlatest 15 shown
25 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Content
23 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Content
23 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Content
23 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Content
18 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Not Content
18 Apr 2018 European Union (Withdrawal) Bill Content
31 Oct 2017 Financial Guidance and Claims Bill [HL] Content
29 Mar 2017 Digital Economy Bill Content
27 Mar 2017 Technical and Further Education Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 Higher Education and Research Bill Content
13 Mar 2017 European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Content
1 Mar 2017 European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Content
28 Feb 2017 Neighbourhood Planning Bill Content

See full voting record

Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Committee memberships

  • Economic Affairs Committee 22 Jun 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Works of Art Committee (Lords) 9 Jun 2010 – 22 Jun 2010
  • Barnett Formula Committee 10 Dec 2008 – 12 Nov 2009
  • Sub-Committee on Lords' Conduct 31 Mar 2006 – 26 Nov 2008
  • Constitution Committee 1 Dec 2004 – 26 Nov 2008
  • Information Committee (Lords) 4 Dec 2003 – 8 Nov 2006
  • Committee On Animals In Scientific Procedures 28 Jun 2001 – 16 Jul 2002

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 4 Nov 1997 – 31 Jan 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lord Smith of Clifton, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Lord Smith of Clifton?

Lord Smith of Clifton was a member of the House of Lords. See Lord Smith of Clifton's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Lord Smith of Clifton represent?

Lord Smith of Clifton sat as Liberal Democrat in the House of Lords. See Lord Smith of Clifton's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Lord Smith of Clifton?

Lord Smith of Clifton has no entries in the Register of Lords' Interests. See Lord Smith of Clifton's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.