Ellie has 142 Hansard debate appearances, 226 parliamentary questions, and 4 sponsored bills on record. Activity data comes from Hansard, the UK Parliament Questions API, and the Bills API.
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
64
Speeches
90
Questions
74
Interventions
0
Answers
7
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit on Illicit Finance 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summit on Illicit Finance 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National Monument 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summit on Illicit Finance 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
221
Written
5
Oral
216
Answered
226
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roads: Safety 8 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Rural Areas 8 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Motorcycles: Safety 8 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Countryside Stewardship Scheme and Sustainable Farming Incentive: Common Land 8 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| International Criminal Court 8 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Sites of Special Scientific Interest 2 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Fines 2 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water Restoration Fund: Rivers 2 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Sudan: Armed Conflict 2 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Business Rates: Small Businesses 2 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Bills sponsored
Bills where this MP is recorded as primary sponsor in the UK Parliament Bills API.
| Bill | Type | Session | Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Conflict (Requirements) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Building Regulations (Swift Bricks) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Carbon Emissions from Buildings (Net Zero) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Water (Agricultural Pollution) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dr Ellie Chowns in parliamentary debates?
Dr Ellie Chowns has made 235 contributions across 142 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dr Ellie Chowns asked?
Dr Ellie Chowns has tabled 226 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 221 written and 5 oral. The Commons average is 130 questions per MP over the same period.
What is the difference between written and oral questions?
Written questions require a formal written response from a government minister, usually within a set number of sitting days. Oral questions are asked aloud during departmental question time in the Commons chamber.