Chris Elmore’s voting in Parliament

Chris Elmore is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Chris Elmore’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016
• Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020
• Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs
• Voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016
• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020

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Chris Elmore has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Wales: UK Internal Market 16 Sep 2020

  We all know the interest with which the Secretary of State listens to the No. 10 chief adviser, like every other member of the governing party. The Brexit Minister in the Welsh Government, Jeremy Miles, has been very clear that there are no new devolution powers; the measures are within the existing rules of devolution. Members on the Government Benches may pontificate all they like; the...

• Protection of Jobs and Businesses 9 Sep 2020

  I am pleased to speak in today’s debate at such a crucial time for both the nation’s public health and, of course, our economy. As so many Members have said since the pandemic began, the two are very much intertwined, such that our success in keeping the virus at bay will in large part determine whether our economy bounces back or remains on life support. Covid-19 has put a powder keg...

• Protection of Jobs and Businesses 9 Sep 2020

  I agree with the hon. Lady. It is rather concerning to hear the hon. Member for Delyn (Rob Roberts) shout, “How long for?” when he knows full well that the aviation industry in north Wales is the bedrock of what jobs there are in aviation. I am sure that his constituents will be interested to hear that he has very little interest in extending anything for the jobs in his constituency. I...

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Profile

Labour MP for Ogmore

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2016 — Byelection

• Personal website
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @cpjelmore
• https://facebook.com/ChrisElmoreMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Chris Elmore campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department for Digital
• Culture
• Media and Sport
• Home Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Department for Transport
• Buildings: Insulation
• *No heading*
• Universal Credit
• Railways: Wales
• Women's Centres: Wales

Currently held offices

• Member, Committee of Privileges (since 13 May 2020)
• Member, Committee on Standards (since 13 May 2020)
• Shadow Minister (Scotland) (since 10 Apr 2020)
• Member, Procedure Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (since 18 Oct 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (9 Mar 2020 to 6 Jul 2020)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (2 Mar 2020 to 11 May 2020)
• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Procedure Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Procedure Committee (28 Feb 2017 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (18 Jul 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Justice Committee (13 Jun 2016 to 31 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Huw Irranca-Davies
• Raymond Powell
• Walter Padley
• John Evans
• Edward Williams
• Vernon Hartshorn

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Data Protection Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Tenant Fees Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Overseas Electors Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Commonwealth Development Corporation Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Pension Schemes Bill Committee (4 out of 4)