Member of Parliament
Alistair Strathern
Alistair has 66 Hansard debate appearances, 32 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.
15
Speeches
39
Questions
21
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
25
Written
7
Oral
25
Answered
32
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What assessment he has made of the adequacy of parental leave in supporting mothers to return to work. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 9 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 8 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Oral | ||
| Children's Play: Health Services 1 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Sports: Sikhs 28 Aug 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Alcoholic Drinks: Delivery Services 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Schools: Temperature 28 Aug 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Listed Buildings: Charging Points 8 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Internet: Safety 30 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Estates Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Relationships and Sex Education (Further Education Sector) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Alistair Strathern in parliamentary debates?
Alistair Strathern has made 75 contributions across 66 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Alistair Strathern asked?
Alistair Strathern has tabled 32 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 25 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.