Which organisation is responsible for ensuring that the frequency of the electricity grid remains within statutory limits.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 12 Dec 2019
Claire Coutinho.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for East Surrey.
Commons votes
293/526
56% attendance · top 85% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
141
across 50 debates · 28,703 words
Written Qs
126
121 answered · 5 pending
Dispatch
3 Jun 2026
3 Jun 2026
Conservative and Unionist Party MP in a politically split seat.
The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho is the Conservative MP for East Surrey, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. She currently undertakes the roles of Shadow Minister (Equalities), and Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.
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 Coutinho broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
19 May
Energy Security
“The energy independence Bill is economically self-harm; the government should approve Rosebank and Jackdaw, abolish the carbon tax, and recognise North Sea oil and gas as essential…”
29 Apr
Topical Questions
“Nurses have been harassed by NHS regulators for asserting biological sex exists; the government has failed to act on staff safety and single-sex facilities; the Minister is not on …”
14 Apr
“For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary
“The Government has shamefully delayed implementation out of fear of 'gender activists'; women have lost jobs and been hounded; the code must be laid immediately with no more excuse…”
24 Mar
Topical Questions
“Opposes government's decision to restrict North Sea oil and gas development; argues this creates dependency on dirtier imported gas and costs jobs, citing support from RenewableUK,…”
None recorded
Coutinho 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 Energy Security and Net Zero | 54 | 42.9% |
| Women and Equalities | 19 | 15.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 12 | 9.5% |
| Department for Education | 11 | 8.7% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 10 | 7.9% |
| Cabinet Office | 4 | 3.2% |
| Home Office | 2 | 1.6% |
| Treasury | 2 | 1.6% |
Most recent.
What action he is taking to ensure frequency stability within the GB electricity grid.
Awaiting answer.
What was responsible for the drop in frequency in the electricity grid at 16:00 on 2 May 2026.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has received assurances from National Energy System Operator that the drop in frequency in the electricity grid on 2 May 2026 will not be repeated.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Graham Edwards £5,000 donation to my local association to aid with local campaigning. |
IPGL Limited £5,000 paid to my Conservative association to aid with local campaigning |
John James 30 April 2026 |
Simon Camamile 25 March 2026 |
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Interest held: from 24 August 2020 until 24 F… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 19 May 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 174,934 | 91.0% |
| Office Costs | 16,931 | 8.8% |
| Staff Travel | 388 | 0.2% |
| Total · 65 claims | 192,253 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Coutinho on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | East Surrey | 17,502 | 35.6% | Won |
| 2019 | East Surrey | 35,624 | 59.7% | Won |
2024 — full result, East Surrey.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claire CoutinhoWON | Con | 17,502 | 35.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see East Surrey →
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 3 Jun 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 3 Jun 2026
SpeechesHansard · 28,703 words
17 Jul 2024 → 2 Jun 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 2 Jun 2026
Written QsMembers API
126 tabled · 121 answered
126 tabled · 121 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£192,253 · FY 24_25
£192,253 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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