Chris Elmore

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

MP since 5 May 2016

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Chris Elmore is the Labour MP for Bridgend, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2016. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).

1787

Votes Cast

£343,439

Expenses 2024-25

8,595

Majority

39.9%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£343,439

Staffing£249,617
Office£34,768
Accommodation£31,846
Travel£26,673
Other£534

Year-on-Year

2024-25£343,439
2023-24£316,499

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 41,374 voters

Labour
16,516 votes39.9%
Reform UK
7,921 votes19.1%
Conservative
6,764 votes16.4%
Plaid Cymru
3,629 votes8.8%
Independent
3,338 votes8.1%
Green Party
1,760 votes4.3%
Liberal Democrat
1,446 votes3.5%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

0

Written Questions

0

Oral Questions

24

Debates Spoken In

121

Speeches

428

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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2 NO

Health Bill

2 votes · 7 Sept 2026

3 NO

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 14 Jul 2026

1 AYE1 NO

Immigration and Asylum Bill

2 votes · 13 Jul 2026

4 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 22 Jun 2026

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Financial Interests(3)

Miscellaneous

two members of my family

Minor interest in a house in Caerphilly County Borough area owned by two members of my family. (Registered 6 June 2016)

Registered 6 June 2016

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Unpaid member of the Barry YMCA Board of Management. (Registered 6 June 2016; updated 1 March 2021)

Registered 6 June 2016; updated 1 March 2021

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
28 January 2020

Registered 7 August 2023

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Chris in Parliament

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 June.

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 June.

Prime Minister22 Jun 2022

What steps she is taking to help businesses export to European markets.

What steps she is taking to help businesses export to European markets.

Department for International Trade16 Jun 2022

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Welsh farmers following the imple

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for Welsh farmers following the implementation of the UK's free trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand.

Wales Office25 May 2022

What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.

What steps she is taking to ensure that workers’ rights are maintained in all UK trade agreements.

Department for International Trade21 Apr 2022

What steps her Department is taking to support pensioners to manage the increase in the cost of livi

What steps her Department is taking to support pensioners to manage the increase in the cost of living.

Department for Work and Pensions21 Mar 2022

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of resources for women's services in Northern Ire

What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of resources for women's services in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Office9 Mar 2022

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Cabinet Office13 Jan 2022

What recent steps the Government has taken to help support the Scottish economy.

What recent steps the Government has taken to help support the Scottish economy.

Scotland Office15 Dec 2021

What recent steps he has taken with HMRC to help prevent disruption at UK ports during the Christmas

What recent steps he has taken with HMRC to help prevent disruption at UK ports during the Christmas 2021 period.

Treasury7 Dec 2021

What progress the Government has made to help support touring musicians work in Europe.

What progress the Government has made to help support touring musicians work in Europe.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport18 Nov 2021
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