Ellie has 232 Hansard debate appearances, 199 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.
100
Speeches
142
Questions
96
Interventions
0
Answers
9
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 5 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 5 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 5 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
194
Written
5
Oral
191
Answered
199
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Credit: Young People 10 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Science and Technology Facilities Council: Finance 9 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Science and Technology Facilities Council: Finance 9 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Violence 8 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Sudan: War Crimes 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Sudan: Armed Conflict 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Sudan: Armed Conflict 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Sudan: Armed Conflict 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Nepal: Floods 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Nepal: Floods 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 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 347 contributions across 232 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 199 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 194 written and 5 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.