Chris Mullin

Labour - Former Member for Sunderland South

First elected: 11th June 1987

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Committee on Reform of the House of Commons
20th Jul 2009 - 6th May 2010
Standards and Privileges
16th Jan 2006 - 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
13th Jun 2003 - 10th May 2005
Liaison Committee (Commons)
5th Nov 2001 - 14th Jul 2003
Home Affairs Committee
1st Jul 2001 - 14th Jul 2003
Home Affairs Committee
7th Jun 2001 - 14th Jul 2003
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Development)
26th Jan 2001 - 7th Jun 2001
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Transport and the Regions)
29th Jul 1999 - 25th Jan 2001
Home Affairs Committee
27th Apr 1992 - 6th Dec 1999
Liaison Committee (Commons)
14th Jul 1997 - 2nd Dec 1999
Home Affairs Committee
16th Jul 1997 - 19th Oct 1999

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

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Division Voting information

Chris Mullin has voted in 831 divisions, and 18 times against the majority of their Party.

1 Mar 2010 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 85
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 31 Labour Aye votes vs 265 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 274
1 Jul 2009 - Bank Lending Policies - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 241 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 254 Noes - 212
3 Mar 2009 - Select Committees (Chairmen), Liaison Committee and Green Book - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour No votes vs 219 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 73
28 Jan 2009 - Heathrow (Third Runway) - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 281 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 297
17 Jul 2008 - Reform of Intelligence and Security Committee - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 198 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 205
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Expenses - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Labour No votes vs 144 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 144
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Labour No votes vs 292 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 306
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour No votes vs 292 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 294
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 292
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 56 Labour Aye votes vs 231 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 413
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Labour No votes vs 222 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 161
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 111 Labour Aye votes vs 197 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 96 Labour No votes vs 207 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 256 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 267
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Labour No votes vs 261 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 199
5 Jul 2006 - Ambulances (County Durham) - View Vote Context
Chris Mullin voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Labour No votes vs 247 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 53
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All Debates

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Sunderland South Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Petitions with highest Sunderland South signature proportion
Open
165
of 14,913 signatures (1.11%)
Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
Open
194
of 29,916 signatures (0.65%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
1,187
of 236,933 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
107
of 71,519 signatures (0.15%)
Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins
Gov Responded - 29 Sep 2025
Open
106
of 70,909 signatures (0.15%)
Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000
Gov Responded - 17 Nov 2025
Petitions with most Sunderland South signatures
Open
1,187
of 236,933 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
898
of 687,356 signatures (0.13%)
Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
287
of 195,232 signatures (0.15%)
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2025
Open
221
of 186,639 signatures (0.12%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
194
of 29,916 signatures (0.65%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Chris Mullin has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Chris Mullin

Chris Mullin has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Chris Mullin, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.

Chris Mullin has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Chris Mullin has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Chris Mullin has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Chris Mullin has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Chris Mullin has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament