Member of Parliament
Alison Bennett
Alison has 147 Hansard debate appearances, 124 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.
49
Speeches
95
Questions
26
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Science and Research Investment 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Care Service 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Science and Research Investment 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Care Service 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
110
Written
14
Oral
107
Answered
124
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycling: Highway Code 13 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Water: Recycling 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water: Housing 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Juries: Compensation 1 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Parking Offences 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Public Sector: Fraud 16 Jul 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Access to Work Programme 16 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Greater Thameslink Railway: Standards 16 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Children: Equality 9 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Afghanistan: Women 9 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 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 170 contributions across 147 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Alison Bennett asked?
Alison Bennett has tabled 124 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 110 written and 14 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.