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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 27 Oct 2025
Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay

"Charting a path to national renewal means making decisions today, although the full benefits may not be felt for years to come. In the first few years of life, more than a million new neural connections are formed every second. During that time, more than any other, children must be …..."
Chris Hinchliff - View Speech

View all Chris Hinchliff (Ind - North East Hertfordshire) contributions to the debate on: Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay
Written Question
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen
Friday 24th October 2025

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

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that UK-manufactured hydrogen and fuel cell technologies use hydrogen production and usage schemes.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan sets out a clear plan to support the growth of the UK’s manufacturing base for hydrogen technologies, including deployment certainty and timelines for future Hydrogen Allocation Rounds; the launch of the first transport and storage allocation round and hydrogen to power business model; establishing the UK’s first regional hydrogen network from 2031; exploring options to expand the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Clean Industry Bonus to hydrogen; working with projects to deliver events connecting developers and suppliers; and a comprehensive public financial institution offer including the £1 billion Great British Energy supply chain fund.

Written Question
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen: Supply Chains
Friday 24th October 2025

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

Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK hydrogen supply chain on (a) creating skilled jobs and (b) supporting regional growth.

Answered by Michael Shanks - Minister of State (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

The hydrogen industry will create investment and jobs across the UK’s industrial heartlands. The UK is well placed to be a global leader in hydrogen supply chains, further supporting regional growth. Our forthcoming Hydrogen Strategy will include the latest jobs estimates and plans to optimise economic benefits delivered by the UK hydrogen economy. We will continue to engage with stakeholders across the hydrogen value chain; working together with industry and unions to identify actions that support the skills and workforce needs of the UK’s low carbon hydrogen economy.

Early Day Motion
Thames Water in North East Hertfordshire constituency (4 Signatures)
22 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Chris Hinchliff (Independent - North East Hertfordshire)
That this House condemns the reckless mismanagement of Thames Water across North East Hertfordshire; recognises that residents in Buntingford have endured years of their homes being flooded with sewage; notes that households in Watton-at-Stone have suffered two decades of flooding, largely due to Thames Water’s persistent failure to repair defective …
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 8 Independent No votes vs 5 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 390
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 7 Independent No votes vs 10 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 182 Noes - 307
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 9 Independent Aye votes vs 3 Independent No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 389 Noes - 102
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 12 Independent No votes vs 5 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 104 Noes - 317
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 7 Independent No votes vs 4 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 381
Division Vote (Commons)
21 Oct 2025 - Sentencing Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Hinchliff (Ind) voted No and in line with the House
One of 10 Independent No votes vs 8 Independent Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 313