Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP
Conservative
East Surrey
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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.
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£34,217
/ £93,904 annual
133 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£7,000
2 registered interests published in 2026
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
£7,000
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£41,217
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
250
242 meetings ·
3 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
5 overseas trips
· 2022-07-01 → 2024-06-30
Total overseas travel cost
£6,155
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 242
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-23 | JCB | To discuss uses of hydrogen during a site visit | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-20 | Age UK | To discuss the impact of government energy support measures for vulnerable customers | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-16 | Marubeni | To discuss offshore wind and the grid | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-15 | Climate Change Committee | To discuss the upcoming publication of CCC Progress Report 2024 | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-13 | National Infrastructure Commission | To discuss the National Infrastructure Commission's forthcoming Infrastructure Progress Review | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-13 | Cadent Gas | To discuss the path to decarbonisation and the gas network | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-05-08 | iNHouse Communications, Hitachi Energy UK & Ireland, Diageo, Energy Capital, Northumbria University, Glen Earrach Energy, Spirit Energy, Peterson Energy Logistics, Arup, National Grid, Macquarie Asset Management, Sizewell C, Better Building Partnership, LoftZone, Switchee, FareShare, Manchester Airports Group | To engage in a roundtable with a range of stakeholders on investment, job creation and economic growth | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-29 | bp | To discuss the UK Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) market | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-29 | Equinor | To discuss the UK Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) market | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-29 | Eni | To discuss the UK Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) market | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-24 | ENEC | To discuss nuclear energy | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-23 | Amber Infrastructure | Introductory meeting to discuss investment in UK energy security | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-17 | Schroders Greencoat | Introductory meeting to discuss investment in UK energy security | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-04-15 | Universities Superannuation Scheme | Introductory meeting to discuss investment in UK energy security | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-26 | Earth Source Hydrogen Ltd | To discuss natural hydrogen | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-25 | Centrica | To discuss the Sizewell C nuclear power station | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-25 | Martin Lewis | Introductory meeting to discuss consumer issues | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-20 | ETZ Ltd | To discuss North East Scotlands contribution to UK energy transition & security | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-12 | Historic England | To discuss the potential of historic buildings to help deliver Net Zero, and particularly retrofit and skills | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
| 2024-03-06 | Energy UK | To discuss the spring budget | department-for-energy-security-and-net-zero |
Recent hospitality
| Date | Host | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-11 | Oberon Solutions | Dinner | — |
| 2024-02-05 | Morgan Stanley | Lunch | — |
| 2023-11-14 | — | Drinks | — |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-17 → 2024-02-20 |
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Scheduled Flight
|
To participate in UK-KSA Clean Energy Policy Dialogue | £5,008 |
| 2024-02-13 → 2024-02-14 |
Paris, France
Eurostar
|
To attend the International Energy Agency (IEA) Ministerial Meeting | £1,147 |
| — |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Scheduled flight
|
To attend COP28 and engage in diplomatic climate events | — |
| — |
Paris, France
Eurostar
|
Climate and Nature Finance forum | — |
| — |
Dumfries House Scotland
Scheduled flight
|
Privy Council Meeting | — |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Constituencies represented
2024-07-04 → present
East Surrey
current
2019-12-12 → 2024-05-30
East Surrey
Party history
2019-12-12 → present
Conservative
current
Government posts
2023-08-31 → 2024-07-05
Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
2022-10-27 → 2023-08-31
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
2022-09-21 → 2022-10-27
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
Opposition posts
2024-11-06 → present
Shadow Minister (Equalities)
2024-07-08 → present
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero
Committee memberships
2021-06-16 → 2021-06-22
National Insurance Contributions Bill
2021-11-24 → 2021-12-01
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill
2022-01-19 → 2022-01-27
Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [HL]
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
claire.coutinho.mp@parliament.uk
0207 219 5972 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
0207 219 5972 · House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s) · 1 historic
Not currently an officer of any active APPG. Was officer of 1 group(s) historically — those rotated off in later snapshots.
Voting record (2026)
44 / 109
65 missed (60%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£20,405
60% of £34,217 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£55,998
60% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£778
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
+32.1 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
14 Aye(12.8%)
30 No(27.5%)
65 didn't vote(59.6%)
2026-04-22
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
260–161
Pass
2026-04-22
No
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
272–149
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
380–7
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
287–150
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
284–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
291–144
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36
288–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26
287–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13
297–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4
298–152
Pass
2026-04-21
Didn't vote
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2
293–155
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
292–158
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 342B
294–61
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 11B
294–156
Pass
2026-04-20
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E
293–159
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 106
248–139
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 102
259–136
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
254–144
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 38
256–150
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 78
277–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 77
271–95
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 43
273–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 35
275–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 26
269–162
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 15
276–155
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pensions Scheme Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
269–103
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
278–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments
247–21
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 359
277–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 357
278–73
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 342
281–70
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
307–176
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
290–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
292–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
300–149
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
286–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
295–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
291–158
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
278–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
281–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
280–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
279–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
280–161
Pass
2026-03-18
Didn't vote
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
277–99
Pass
2026-03-18
No
Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
368–107
Pass
2026-03-10
Aye
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
203–311
Fail
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
304–177
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
315–163
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
315–109
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
316–171
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
307–173
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
321–106
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
306–182
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 16
309–181
Pass
2026-02-24
Didn't vote
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
69–279
Fail
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
361–84
Pass
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
73–256
Fail
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
77–280
Fail
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
156–273
Fail
2026-02-23
Didn't vote
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
161–272
Fail
2026-02-11
No
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
279–90
Pass
2026-02-11
No
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
362–107
Pass
2026-02-04
No
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
392–116
Pass
2026-02-03
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
458–104
Pass
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
373–106
Pass
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
316–194
Pass
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
195–317
Fail
2026-01-21
Didn't vote
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
191–326
Fail
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
347–184
Pass
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
347–185
Pass
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
344–182
Pass
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
319–127
Pass
2026-01-14
Didn't vote
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
301–110
Pass
Source: Commons Votes API. Tellers count toward their lobby's total. "Didn't vote"
covers MPs recorded as not voting (typically excluding tellers and the Speaker).
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
Showing
51
of 51 tabled
51 answered(100.0%)
18
departments
2026-06-05
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Nuclear Power: Regulation
Answered
2026-06-05
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Nuclear Power: Regulation
Answered
2026-06-05
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Nuclear Power: Regulation
Answered
2026-06-05
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Nuclear Power: Regulation
Answered
2026-03-20
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Clean Energy: Investment
Answered
2026-03-20
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Clean Energy: Investment
Answered
2026-03-20
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Clean Energy: Investment
Answered
2026-03-10
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: International Cooperation
Answered
2026-02-26
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Women
Answered
2026-02-26
Department of Health and Social Care
Department of Health and Social Care: Women
Answered
2026-02-24
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Travellers: Caravan Sites
Answered
2026-02-20
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Renewable Energy: Housing
Answered
2026-02-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Travellers: Caravan Parks
Answered
2026-02-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Travellers: Caravan Parks
Answered
2026-02-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Planning Authorities: Working Hours
Answered
2026-01-12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions: UK Relations with EU
Answered
2026-01-12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions: UK Relations with EU
Answered
2026-01-12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions: UK Relations with EU
Answered
2026-01-12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions: UK Relations with EU
Answered
2026-01-12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Carbon Emissions: UK Trade with EU
Answered
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it deems related — typically a paid role or directorship in the
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
1 bills
1 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill | Sponsored | Committee stage | 2023-11-08 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.