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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 19 Mar 2026
Oral Answers to Questions

"There are widespread concerns that we are way off our national biodiversity targets. Does the Minister agree that there must be no further backward steps on environmental protections, and that we must set clear red lines for nature?..."
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Written Question
Chemicals: Industry
Thursday 19th March 2026

Asked by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire)

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to support the chemical industry.

Answered by Chris McDonald - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The chemicals sector underpins almost all other manufacturing in the UK and is fundamental to maximising growth. It also helps stimulates productivity across the economy to drive forward the government’s growth mission. This is reflected by the identification of chemicals as a foundational industry within the Industrial Strategy. Our modern Industrial Strategy will implement targeted policy interventions to drive long-term sustainable, inclusive and secure growth.

Our commitment to the chemicals sector was demonstrated in our recent intervention to safeguard critical chemical production and jobs at INEOS in Grangemouth.

Written Question
Environment Act 2021
Thursday 19th March 2026

Asked by: Chris Hinchliff (Labour - North East Hertfordshire)

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to meet the nature targets set out in the Environment Act 2021.

Answered by Mary Creagh - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

The Government is clear that nature and development can go hand in hand.

The Land Use Framework shows we have enough land to achieve our priorities if we make better decisions about how we use it.  We can restore nature and meet our housing and clean energy targets.

Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Employment Rights: Investigatory Powers - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 301 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 368 Noes - 107
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Fuel Duty - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 252 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 259
Division Vote (Commons)
18 Mar 2026 - Student Loans - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 262 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 266
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Mar 2026
Child Maintenance Service

"I thank the Minister for setting the scene. Would he reflect back to the House that, notwithstanding what he has said, there is a clear pattern of a lack of reliable communication, a failure to enforce payments and what often seems like an inability to keep in line with legislation? …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Mar 2026
Rural Roads

"I guessed that others would raise the issue of potholes and poor safety today, so I want to make another point about the state of our rural roads. To put it bluntly, they are filthy. Driving through the countryside should be a reminder of much that is best and beautiful …..."
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Division Vote (Commons)
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 292 Noes - 161
Division Vote (Commons)
11 Mar 2026 - Finance (No. 2) Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 282 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 175 Noes - 292