Chris Hinchliff
MP for North East Hertfordshire
Lab
Labour
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4 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2025
Independent
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16 Jul 2025 - 7 Nov 2025
Labour
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7 Nov 2025 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
The war in Iran has exposed how dangerously reliant we are on imports for our food, fuel and medicine, but the reality is that climate breakdown will make the current instability look trivial. Will the Prime Minister use the upcoming King’s Speech to address this fact and redirect our economy towards food security, energy security and security in the supply of our medicines?
Keir Starmer
My hon. Friend is absolutely right to highlight the real risk of climate change, both internationally and at home. I am proud that we have restored the UK’s position as a global leader on climate action. That means cutting emissions with our carbon budget, investing £7 billion in nature recovery and driving ahead with renewables. They are the right steps to protect supply chains, to protect our economy and to protect working people.
Session: PMQs
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Will the Prime Minister consider broader reform to put hospice funding on a sustainable footing, and will he ensure that Ministers meet me to explore every option to keep Garden House hospice open?
Context
The MP highlighted the importance of palliative care provided by hospices, which have been left reliant on donations and charity for far too long.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am pleased to tell my hon. Friend that £100 million has now been passed to Hospice UK, and we are also investing over £3 million in researching palliative and end-of-life care through the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
Session: PMQs
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May I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks? In 2021, Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis tragically lost their son Hugh at age six to a rare form of cancer. They are courageously campaigning for financial support for parents who must leave work to care for sick children from day one. Will the Prime Minister meet them and me to discuss implementing Hugh's law?
Context
Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis tragically lost their son Hugh to a rare form of cancer in 2021 and are campaigning for financial support for parents who must leave work to care for sick children.
Keir Starmer
Can I pay tribute to Ceri and Frances—it is a heartbreaking case—and commend them for their campaign on behalf of other families? We are investing £1.5 billion for new surgical hubs and scanners, and £70 million for new radiotherapy machines.
Assessment
The meeting request was not addressed, only a tribute to the family and mention of funding investments.
Paid Tribute
Investment Details Instead
Session: PMQs
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Given the critical reliance of our healthcare system on antibiotic supply chains concentrated in one country, what steps are Ministers taking across Government to reduce this dependence and strengthen resilience?
Context
The NHS relies heavily on penicillin-based antibiotics, but over 90% of the global manufacturing capacity for an essential component is located in China. This raises concerns about potential disruptions to UK healthcare.
Preet Kaur Gill
Medicine supply chains are global in nature, but we are taking steps to strengthen resilience by exploring opportunities to diversify supply chains, reduce reliance on single sources and undertake targeted monitoring of vulnerable supply chains. We also hold stockpiles for pandemic and serious infectious disease scenarios, including of antibiotics.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-14
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What reassurances can Ministers give that they are leading conversations across Government to ensure that if push comes to shove, the UK has the necessary food security to stand on its own two feet?
Context
Concerns about the UK's reliance on imported food, particularly in scenarios where imports could be disrupted.
Luke Pollard
Food security is national security. We are investing in the hybrid Navy to keep the strait of Hormuz open because importing, be it food or energy, is vital to our security. That is why we are investing in new capabilities.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-06
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How are Ministers preparing for the risks posed by a super El Niño event to agriculture and fisheries?
Context
The MP highlights the potential impacts of El Niño on global heating, extreme weather, fish stocks, and timber supplies.
Chris Bryant
We closely monitor El Niño, aware of potential issues. We aim to have resilient policies in every sector including agriculture and fisheries. The supply chain centre will help anticipate future supply risks.
Session: Supply Chain Security 2026-07-02
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What assessment have Cabinet colleagues made with regard to the adequacy of UK supply chains' security in light of recent shocks such as wars affecting food, fuel, fertiliser prices, and potential super El Niño event disrupting fish stocks, agriculture, and timber supplies?
Context
The MP notes the vulnerability of UK economy to global supply chain shocks, citing impacts from wars and extreme weather events like El Niño.
Chris Bryant
We believe the El Niño has already started, we closely monitor it, and try to ensure resilient policies in all sectors. The supply chain centre will help anticipate future risks, identify inputs needed by UK, build domestic resilience, and foster global partnerships.
Session: Supply Chain Security 2026-07-02
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More social housing is essential but, as Members across the House will know, increasingly distant housing associations are often far too quick to put up fees and far too slow to tackle damp, mould and disrepair. What more will the Minister do to ensure that future public funding comes with clear strings attached to require better standards for our constituents?
Matthew Pennycook
Registered providers of social housing, whoever they are, must address non-decency wherever it exists and must do so in a timely and professional manner. Where there are concerns that an RP is not delivering against the required regulatory standards, as I just mentioned, referrals can be made to the regulator, and the regulator has robust enforcement powers that allow it to take effective action when serious failings are identified.
Session: Social Housing Standards
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There are widespread concerns that we are way off our national biodiversity targets. Does the Minister agree that there must be no further backward steps on environmental protections, and that we must set clear red lines for nature?
Context
There are widespread concerns that the UK is falling behind on its national biodiversity targets.
Mary Creagh
I agree that the environmental improvement plan that we inherited was not fit for purpose. We will oversee the largest ever investment in nature. We have banned bee-killing pesticides, licensed the first wild beaver release in England for 400 years, and announced the first new national forest for 30 years.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does the Minister agree that companies donating to political parties should be automatically disqualified from Government contracts, given the past 25 years of data showing companies donating tens of millions to political parties and receiving Government contracts worth over £60 billion?
Context
Concerns have been raised about companies donating to political parties being granted Government contracts.
Darren Jones
Under this Government, political donations have no bearing on the award of Government contracts. Public procurement rules require contracts to be awarded fairly and transparently and are rigorously scrutinised to deliver the best value for the taxpayer. The Procurement Act 2023 has strengthened measures to take action against companies when there is evidence of wrongdoing.
Session: Standards in Government
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What steps is the Government taking to uphold standards, given concerns about conflicts of interest and the impact of political donations on Government contracts?
Context
The MP is concerned about the overall standards within the Government.
Darren Jones
The Government have established the Ethics and Integrity Commission to strengthen standards across the public sector. The Prime Minister has also strengthened the independent adviser's ability to open investigations into ministerial misconduct. The Public Office (Accountability) Bill introduces new duties of candour for public officials with criminal and disciplinary consequences for non-compliance.
Session: Standards in Government
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What steps she is taking to help reduce rail fares. The fact that this Labour Government have frozen rail fares for the first time in 30 years is hugely welcome, but for many of my constituents, recent years have felt like death by a thousand cuts, and they desperately need to see rail fares come down even further. Would the Secretary of State meet me to discuss the amendment that I have tabled to the Railways Bill, which sets out an option for going even further and securing permanent reductions in rail fares for every traveller?
Context
The Labour Government has frozen rail fares for the first time in 30 years, but constituents are facing rising costs over recent years.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
My hon. Friend is completely right to raise the issue of affordability for the travelling public. After the relentless fare hikes under the last Government—ticket prices went up by 60%—I think the announcement by this Labour Government will be welcomed by millions of people who are using our trains this year. I will certainly ask the Rail Minister to sit down with my hon. Friend to discuss his amendment. I can assure him that as we set up Great British Railways, affordability will be a key priority for that new organisation, alongside balancing costs for taxpayers.
Session: Rail Fares
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I thank the Minister for meeting me recently to discuss the campaign for Hugh’s law and the Government’s plan to consult on support for families with seriously ill children. One parent recently told me, “our savings disappeared under the cost of surviving”, while their disability living allowance took six months to be approved. No parents in this country should face financial ruin while their child fights for their life. Does the Minister agree that the provisions for Hugh’s law must form their own chapter in the carer’s leave review?
Context
The Minister met the MP to discuss Hugh's Law and the Government’s plan to consult on support for families with seriously ill children. A parent mentioned that their savings disappeared under the cost of surviving, while their disability living allowance took six months to be approved.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Kate Dearden)
I thank my hon. Friend for his engagement with me and the Department. I pay tribute to Ceri and Frances for their incredible campaigns and work raising awareness in memory of their son, Hugh. I am happy to plan for Hugh’s law to have a separate chapter in the consultation and to work with my hon. Friend its development.
Session: Topical Questions
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More than 1.6 million animals have been approved for testing over the next five years, including through licences for invasive brain research on monkeys and for looking at different methods of killing animals in laboratories. Labour’s manifesto committed to phasing out animal testing. Can the Minister reassure me that the non-animal methods strategy will commit to Herbie's law and provide a clear framework for phasing out animal experiments within the next decade?
Context
Over 1.6 million animals have been approved for use in scientific procedures between April and June 2025, including invasive brain research on monkeys and methods of killing animals in laboratories.
The Minister for Security (Dan Jarvis)
Herbie’s law is a proposed legislative framework to phase out animal experiments, specifically in medical research, in the UK by 2035. The Government’s commitment is clear: we will partner with scientists, industry and civil society to work towards a long-term goal of phasing out the use of animals in scientific research and testing. I will ensure that he receives a letter from the relevant Minister.
Session: Scientific Procedures Use of Animals
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Many of my constituents have raised concerns about the use of RAF Akrotiri to support Israel’s military activity in Gaza. Given the rapidly developing situation with Iran, can Ministers assure this House that British arms and military bases will not be likewise implicated in any further escalations of that conflict?
Context
There are concerns about the use of British military bases in supporting Israeli operations in Gaza.
David Lammy
I cannot comment on hypotheticals, but I can assure my hon. Friend that we will do all we can to protect our assets and our troops in the region and always to stay within international law.
Session: Topical Questions
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Making community energy the centrepiece of the Government’s clean power plan will foster support for new schemes by putting the public in the driving seat to choose where, and at what scale, projects can fit into local landscapes. To unleash the full potential of community energy, will Ministers consider implementing the long-standing proposals to enable these schemes to sell electricity directly to local people?
Context
Community energy initiatives can foster local support for clean power projects.
Kerry McCarthy
The Government’s licence exemption schemes already allow small-scale suppliers, including many community energy groups, to come to market to supply local customers. The Secretary of State has also commissioned Ofgem to work with the Department to explore some of the policy and regulatory barriers to local supply.
Session: Topical Questions
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Making community energy the centrepiece of the Government’s clean power plan will foster support for new schemes by putting the public in the driving seat to choose where, and at what scale, projects can fit into local landscapes. To unleash the full potential of community energy, will Ministers consider implementing the long-standing proposals to enable these schemes to sell electricity directly to local people?
Context
Community energy initiatives can foster local support for clean power projects.
Kerry McCarthy
The Government’s licence exemption schemes already allow small-scale suppliers, including many community energy groups, to come to market to supply local customers. The Secretary of State has also commissioned Ofgem to work with the Department to explore some of the policy and regulatory barriers to local supply.
Session: Topical Questions
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Do Ministers agree that a logical conclusion of the Darzi report is that the national care service that we are committed to creating must be free at the point of use? As Lord Darzi found, as long as the social care system remains means-tested and the NHS is a universally free service, unmet care needs will continue to put unsustainable pressure on our health services.
Context
The Darzi report suggests a logical conclusion is that the national care service should be free at the point of use to address unmet care needs.
Stephen Kinnock
That is a vital issue. The Casey commission will look at how best to create a fair and affordable adult social care system, and at which structural reforms will be needed where health and social care intersect.
Session: Topical Questions
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School staff in North East Hertfordshire work tirelessly in dilapidated facilities to support students with special educational needs while parents face absurdly long journeys to reach specialist schools, and in the meantime the old Roysia school site in Royston lies vacant. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the school estate in my constituency, and how we can use the Roysia site to meet local special educational needs?
Context
Issues with special educational needs and dilapidated facilities.
Catherine McKinnell
We are very open to ideas for how we can best use the school estate to meet the needs of young people, including those with SEND. We are determined to deliver a wide range of reforms, and I—or, indeed, the early years Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth South (Stephen Morgan)—would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss how we can best use the resource in his constituency for the benefit of all the children who need it.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister meet me to discuss specific investment needed for my constituency's growing population?
Context
Population growth in North East Hertfordshire has not been matched by education opportunities.
Stephen Morgan
I am very happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the matter.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
03 March 2026
Responding: Mary Creagh
Main Concerns
["Chris Hinchliff expressed deep concern about the declining state of biodiversity in England. He highlighted that not a single one of England's rivers is in good overall health, just 7% of woodland is in good condition, and 85% of heathland has been lost. He cited the extinction risk faced by one in six species in the UK and the threat to ecosystem services such as water, food, and clean air. The MP also noted the potential loss of cultural and national identity due to the disappearance of iconic species."]
Specific Asks
['Hinchliff called for clear red lines for nature, including no further weakening of environmental protections, no funding cuts to environmental bodies, and a fully funded nature recovery plan to meet legally binding targets. He urged the government to invest in environmental restoration work and to consider it as a means to boost employment.']
Seriously Ill Children: Financial Support for Parents
25 March 2025
Responding: Sir Stephen Timms
Main Concerns
["The debate highlights the challenges faced by families caring for seriously ill children, with Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis's experience illustrating the unfairness of navigating burdensome and insufficient systems. Approximately 68% of women and 75% of men with mental health problems are parents, adding emotional strain. Last year, a quarter of parents struggled to provide sufficient food for their children."]
Specific Asks
['Chris Hinchliff calls on the government to ensure that all families facing such challenges receive day one financial support as advocated by Hugh’s law.']
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08 September 2026
Bill Debate
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Economic Growth
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
State of Climate and Nature
13 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change
24 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to approve the draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 June.
Farming Road Map and Profitability Review
24 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Thames Water
16 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments
10 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment seeks to make minor and consequential changes to the bill, ensuring consistency in the provisions. It includes technical adjustments to align with existing regulations and improve clarit...
Water Companies
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
South East Water: Disruption of Supply
03 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Political Donations and Housing Developers
14 July 2026
The petition addresses the concern that housing developers are making large political donations, which influences the planning system in favour of developers at the expense of affordable housing and c...
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Reform of Planning System
01 September 2025
The petition calls for reform of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to prioritise people and nature over profit, advocating for affordable housing based on local incomes, delivery of developer promi...
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Reform of Planning System
05 June 2025
The petition addresses the current planning system in the UK, which is perceived as flawed due to its developer-led model that prioritises profit over affordable housing and environmental protection.
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Repairs to Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham
13 March 2025
The petition addresses the dangerous disrepair of Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham, which is the sole access for residents in social housing, leading to falls and injuries among vulnerable groups lik...
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Repairs to Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham
26 February 2025
The petition addresses the prolonged neglect of Whitebarns Lane in Furneux Pelham, which is the only access road for many social housing residents, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly and ...
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Attendance
87.8%
86 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
34
34.7% of votes
No Votes
52
53.1% of votes
Abstentions
12
12.2% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
3
PMQs Asked
17
Ministerial Questions Asked
49
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
5
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-18% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+27% above average
This MP:
17
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+908% above average
This MP:
49
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
+104% above average
This MP:
5
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+27% above average
This MP:
87.8
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Chris Hinchliff's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.