Ellie has 205 Hansard debate appearances, 193 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.
86
Speeches
130
Questions
87
Interventions
0
Answers
7
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Repairs: New Technology 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Road Repairs: New Technology 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
187
Written
6
Oral
184
Answered
193
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children: Maintenance 13 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Partnership for a Lead-free Future 10 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| What support she plans to provide to local authorities to help them adopt new technologies for tackling potholes and roa... 9 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Oral | ||
| Digital Technology: Disadvantaged 6 Jul 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Energy: Companies 1 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Armed Forces Covenant: Public Bodies 30 Jun 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Trade Agreements: New Zealand 29 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Schools: Temperature 26 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Work Capability Assessment: Chronic Illnesses 23 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Local Government: Audit 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 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 310 contributions across 205 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 193 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 187 written and 6 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.