Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what her policy is on requests received from UK universities relating to students experiencing denials of human rights overseas.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Scottish National Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015
Chris Law.
Scottish National Party MP for Dundee Central.
Commons votes
151/521
29% attendance · top 97% of MPs
Party alignment
41%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
179
across 118 debates · 37,014 words
Written Qs
236
232 answered · 4 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Scottish National Party MP in Scottish National Party (SNP)-controlled territory.
Chris Law is the Scottish National Party MP for Dundee Central, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the roles of Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business), Shadow SNP Spokesperson (International Development), and Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade).
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 Law broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2024 | Draft Windsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024 | No | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
SNP avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Middle East
“Demands immediate ban on trade with illegal settlements, citing precedent with Crimea and actions by Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, and Ireland.”
21 May
Ticket Reselling
“Criticises the draft Bill approach as a delay that benefits ticket touts; calls for immediate full legislation with a firm date for introduction.”
22 Apr
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
“Strongly opposed; characterizes regulations as demonizing vulnerable people, likely breaching ECHR Article 3, and addressing marginal problem (0.3% of cases) while blocking legal w…”
19 Mar
UK Steel Strategy
“Government invests in English and Welsh steel but has failed Scotland—Grangemouth closed despite promises and Labour's energy policies have cost 1,000 jobs per month; this is betra…”
None recorded
Law holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 109 | 46.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 35 | 14.8% |
| Home Office | 24 | 10.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 16 | 6.8% |
| Ministry of Defence | 11 | 4.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 10 | 4.2% |
| Cabinet Office | 8 | 3.4% |
| Treasury | 8 | 3.4% |
Most recent.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she last raised the case of Zhang Yadi with the Chinese authorities; and what their response was.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has given advice to SOAS on the detention of their student Zhang Yadi in China since 31 July 2025.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the academic study entitled International Attention and the Treatment of Political Prisoners, published in International Studies Quarterly 65(4):999-1011, by Jamie J Gruffydd-Jones of the University of Kent.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
International Buddhist Confederation Name of donor: International Buddhist Confederation
Address of donor: International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) A-1 Wing, 5th Floor, IGNCA… |
Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Name of donor: Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile
Address of donor: Gangchen Kyishong Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh India 176215
Estimate of the p… |
The World Forum and Cinema for Peace Name of donor: The World Forum and Cinema for Peace
Address of donor: Reinhardtstrasse. 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Estimate of the probable … |
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Aberdeen
Ownership details: owned by CMAL Ltd
(Regi… |
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Dundee
(Registered 26 May 2015) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Feb 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 238,711 | 68.9% |
| MP Travel | 29,709 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation | 29,302 | 8.5% |
| Office Costs | 28,415 | 8.2% |
| Staff Travel | 19,356 | 5.6% |
| Total · 218 claims | 346,405 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Law on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dundee Central | 15,544 | 40.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Dundee West | 22,355 | 53.8% | Won |
| 2017 | Dundee West | 18,045 | 46.7% | Won |
| 2015 | Dundee West | 27,684 | 61.9% | Won |
2024 — full result, Dundee Central.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris LawWON | SNP | 15,544 | 40.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Dundee Central →
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 · 37,014 words
20 Oct 2024 → 21 May 2026
20 Oct 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
236 tabled · 232 answered
236 tabled · 232 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
9 entries
9 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£346,405 · FY 24_25
£346,405 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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