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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3 NO

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

3 votes · 27 Jan 2026

3 AYE

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

3 votes · 20 Jan 2026

2 NO

Opposition Day

2 votes · 7 Jan 2026

1 AYE1 NO

Finance (No. 2) Bill

2 votes · 16 Dec 2025

5 AYE

Employment Rights Bill

5 votes · 8 Dec 2025

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

What steps she is taking to help improve prosecution levels relating to section 24 of the Offences A

What steps she is taking to help improve prosecution levels relating to section 24 of the Offences Against The Person Act 1861.

Attorney General18 Nov 2021

What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the Shared Prosperity Fund.

What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on the Shared Prosperity Fund.

Wales Office17 Nov 2021

What the Government’s priorities are for the G20 Rome Summit.

What the Government’s priorities are for the G20 Rome Summit.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office26 Oct 2021

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Department for International Trade21 Oct 2021

What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecu

What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting rape cases.

Attorney General16 Sept 2021

What plans the Government has to provide funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.

What plans the Government has to provide funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.

Wales Office15 Sept 2021

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to ensure the adequac

What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to ensure the adequacy of support for disabled people on legacy benefits during the covid-19 outbreak.

Women and Equalities7 Jul 2021

What plans the Government has to provide funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.

What plans the Government has to provide funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.

Wales Office30 Jun 2021

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Department for Work and Pensions28 Jun 2021

What assessment the Government has made of the potential benefits for frictionless trade between Nor

What assessment the Government has made of the potential benefits for frictionless trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK of a veterinary agreement between the UK and the EU.

Northern Ireland Office16 Jun 2021
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