Member of Parliament
Alan Gemmell
Alan has 59 Hansard debate appearances and 52 parliamentary questions on record. Activity data comes from Hansard, the UK Parliament Questions API, and the Bills API.
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
0
Speeches
44
Questions
24
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Whisky: Single Malt Definition 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| English Whisky: Single Malt Definition 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| English Whisky: Single Malt Definition 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Traffic Control Disruption 10 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Air Traffic Control Disruption 10 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Sporting Events Bill [Lords] 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sporting Events Bill [Lords] 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran 15 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
45
Written
7
Oral
45
Answered
52
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Sector: Workplace Pensions 28 Aug 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Workplace Pensions: Public Sector 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Foreign Investment in UK: Ayrshire 28 Aug 2026 Scotland Office | Written | ||
| Anti-social Behaviour: Central Ayrshire 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Knives: Crime 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Foreign Investment in UK: Ayrshire 28 Aug 2026 Scotland Office | Written | ||
| Wind Power: Seas and Oceans 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Foreign Investment in UK: Ayrshire 28 Aug 2026 Scotland Office | Written | ||
| Packaging: Recycling 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Unemployment: Young People 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Alan Gemmell in parliamentary debates?
Alan Gemmell has made 68 contributions across 59 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Alan Gemmell asked?
Alan Gemmell has tabled 52 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 45 written and 7 oral. The Commons average is 126 questions per MP over the same period.
What is the difference between written and oral questions?
Written questions require a formal written response from a government minister, usually within a set number of sitting days. Oral questions are asked aloud during departmental question time in the Commons chamber.