Member of Parliament
Alberto Costa
Alberto has 24 Hansard debate appearances, 40 parliamentary questions, and 3 sponsored bills 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.
11
Speeches
12
Questions
0
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select Committee Chairs: Period of Leave 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Select Committee Chairs: Period of Leave 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Select Committee Chairs: Period of Leave 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
39
Written
1
Oral
39
Answered
40
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils: Attendance 9 Oct 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Horticulture: Export Controls 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Gastroparesis: Medical Treatments 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 September. 3 Sept 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Iron and Steel: Safeguard Measures 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Iron and Steel: Imports 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Mobile Phones: Fraud 28 Aug 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Members: Correspondence 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: Licensing 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| National Curriculum Tests 3 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Bills sponsored
Bills where this MP is recorded as primary sponsor in the UK Parliament Bills API.
| Bill | Type | Session | Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Alberto Costa in parliamentary debates?
Alberto Costa has made 25 contributions across 24 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Alberto Costa asked?
Alberto Costa has tabled 40 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 39 written and 1 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.