Former Member of Parliament
Sir Robert Smith
Liberal Democrat MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
At a glanceSir Robert Smith was a Liberal Democrat MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.
Early day motions
| 14 Jan 2015 | OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY JOBS | 15 sig. |
| 21 Nov 2014 | SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH SEA OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY | 14 sig. |
| 20 Nov 2014 | PERFORMANCE OF BT OPENREACH | 24 sig. |
| 19 Jun 2014 | END-TO-END COMPETITION AND THE UNIVERSAL POSTAL SERVICE | 105 sig. |
| 30 Oct 2013 | INTERNET GOODS DELIVERY SURCHARGES | 20 sig. |
| 10 Jun 2013 | PIPER ALPHA 25th ANNIVERSARY | 44 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jul 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Jun 2006
- Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jun 2005 – 1 Jun 2006
- Shadow Spokesperson (Scotland) · Scotland Office 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Jun 2001 – 10 Mar 2006
Committee memberships
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 6 Dec 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Energy and Climate Change Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Energy and Climate Change Committee 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Procedure Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 6 May 2010
- International Development Committee 16 Apr 2007 – 19 Jan 2009
- Trade & Industry 16 Jul 2001 – 25 Oct 2005
- Scottish Affairs Committee 1 Nov 1999 – 11 May 2001
Previous seats
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
Elections contested
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine 7 May 2015
- Aberdeen North 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Robert Smith, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Robert Smith?
Sir Robert Smith was a Member of Parliament who represented West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine in the House of Commons. See Sir Robert Smith's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Robert Smith represent?
Sir Robert Smith sat as Liberal Democrat. See Sir Robert Smith's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Robert Smith represent?
Sir Robert Smith was the Member of Parliament for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine. See Sir Robert Smith's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Robert Smith?
Sir Robert Smith has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Robert Smith's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.