Innovation and Technology, what steps her department is taking to ensure that Welsh companies benefit from the sovereign AI fund.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour and Co-operative Party · Sitting since 6 May 2010
Chris Evans.
Labour and Co-operative Party MP for Caerphilly.
Commons votes
369/521
71% attendance · top 56% of MPs
Party alignment
8%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
36
across 18 debates · 14,150 words
Written Qs
117
104 answered · 13 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour and Co-operative Party MP in Labour Party-controlled territory.
Chris Evans is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Caerphilly, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Evans broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | No | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 94 | No | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Ind avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
18 Mar
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China
“Uyghur genocide is undeniable and ongoing despite assurances of change; UK cannot prioritise trade over human rights; Government must impose stronger sanctions and support diaspora…”
11 Mar
UK-based Tech Companies
“University spin-outs are crucial for regional growth, but a 'valley of death' funding gap between lab and market means government must significantly increase support beyond the £40…”
4 Feb
Armed Conflict: Children
“Government must invest in conflict prevention and peacebuilding; children need voice in reporting violations; increase UNICEF funding; aid cuts will cause 23 million additional dea…”
14 Jan
Ajax Programme
“MOD is a uniquely failing department with cultural problems and poor project management; Ajax demonstrates why MOD should be first department subject to Office for Value for Money.”
None recorded
Evans holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 32 | 27.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 23 | 19.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 9 | 7.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 7 | 6.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 7 | 6.0% |
| Ministry of Justice | 7 | 6.0% |
| Home Office | 6 | 5.1% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 6 | 5.1% |
Most recent.
What assessment his department has made of the impact of the decision not to uprate Local Housing Allowance on the affordability of the private rented sector for people in receipt of benefits in Wales.
Awaiting answer.
Media and Sport, (a) what assessment has her department made of the mental health awareness training offered by UK Coaching and Mind to sports clubs across Wales, and (b) whether she plans to support a similar initiative in England.
Awaiting answer.
When the Civil Procedure Rule Committee plans to publish their response to the Electronic Service Consultation.
Awaiting answer.
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IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 244,432 | 84.1% |
| Accommodation | 23,900 | 8.2% |
| Office Costs | 17,645 | 6.1% |
| MP Travel | 3,858 | 1.3% |
| Staff Travel | 834 | 0.3% |
| Total · 92 claims | 290,780 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Evans on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Caerphilly | 14,538 | 38.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Islwyn | 15,356 | 44.7% | Won |
| 2017 | Islwyn | 21,238 | 58.8% | Won |
| 2015 | Islwyn | 17,336 | 49.0% | Won |
| 2010 | Islwyn | 17,069 | 49.2% | Won |
2024 — full result, Caerphilly.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris EvansWON | Lab | 14,538 | 38.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Caerphilly →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 14,150 words
13 Oct 2024 → 18 Mar 2026
13 Oct 2024 → 18 Mar 2026
Written QsMembers API
117 tabled · 104 answered
117 tabled · 104 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
8 entries
8 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£290,780 · FY 24_25
£290,780 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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