Member of Parliament
Alison Bennett
Alison has 128 Hansard debate appearances, 136 parliamentary questions, and 2 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.
40
Speeches
84
Questions
26
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NHS Corridor Care 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NHS Corridor Care 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NHS Corridor Care 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NHS Corridor Care 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Historical Forced Adoption 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Heart Disease and Stroke: Premature Deaths 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
120
Written
16
Oral
117
Answered
136
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan: Women 9 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 July. 9 Jul 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Emergency Services: Sign Language 6 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Whether his Department has provided guidance on the potential impact of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers A... 25 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| Hospices: Finance 12 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Apprentices and Young People 4 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Palliative Care 4 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Palliative Care: Finance 4 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Palliative Care 4 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Hospices: Finance 4 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospices and Palliative Care Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Unpaid Carers (Respite and Support) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Alison Bennett in parliamentary debates?
Alison Bennett has made 150 contributions across 128 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Alison Bennett asked?
Alison Bennett has tabled 136 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 120 written and 16 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.