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 AYE

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

3 votes · 27 Apr 2026

4 AYE

Crime and Policing Bill

4 votes · 20 Apr 2026

2 NO

Opposition Day Motion

2 votes · 24 Mar 2026

NODefence
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5 AYE

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill

5 votes · 23 Mar 2026

2 NO

Opposition day motion

2 votes · 18 Mar 2026

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 he is taking to measure the effectiveness of the (a) Community Renewal Fund and (b) Level

What steps he is taking to measure the effectiveness of the (a) Community Renewal Fund and (b) Levelling Up Fund.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government14 Jun 2021

What steps she is taking with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to help ensure an equal economic recov

What steps she is taking with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to help ensure an equal economic recovery from the covid-19 outbreak for women.

Women and Equalities26 May 2021

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Ministry of Defence24 May 2021

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Cabinet Office25 Mar 2021

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 March.

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 24 March.

Prime Minister24 Mar 2021

What steps the Government is taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.

What steps the Government is taking to support the manufacturing industry in Wales.

Wales Office17 Mar 2021

What plans the Government has to support coach (a) operators and (b) manufacturers during periods of

What plans the Government has to support coach (a) operators and (b) manufacturers during periods of reduced demand as a result of the covid-19 outbreak.

Department for Transport28 Jan 2021

What assessment she had made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on trends in the level of child

What assessment she had made of the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on trends in the level of child poverty.

Department for Work and Pensions25 Jan 2021

What steps the Government is taking to (a) maintain jobs and (b) support businesses at the end of th

What steps the Government is taking to (a) maintain jobs and (b) support businesses at the end of the transition period.

Cabinet Office17 Dec 2020

What recent discussions he has had with military charities on improving support for veterans through

What recent discussions he has had with military charities on improving support for veterans throughout the UK.

Ministry of Defence7 Dec 2020
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