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Member of Parliament

Baggy Shanker

Baggy has 76 Hansard debate appearances and 15 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.

22

Speeches

54

Questions

15

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Transport 27 appearances
Energy 4 appearances
Education 2 appearances
Foreign Affairs 2 appearances
Crime / Justice 1 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Business of the House 25 Jun 2026 1
Business of the House 25 Jun 2026 1
East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 1
East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 1
East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 1
East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 1
High Street Shops: Illicit Activity 17 Jun 2026 1
High Street Shops: Illicit Activity 17 Jun 2026 1
Retirement Home Exit Fees 15 Jun 2026 1
Retirement Home Exit Fees 15 Jun 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Question activity

Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.

1

Written

14

Oral

1

Answered

15

Total

Most questioned departments

Department for Education 2 questions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2 questions
Department for Work and Pensions 2 questions
Prime Minister 2 questions
Treasury 2 questions
Women and Equalities 1 questions
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 1 questions
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 questions

Most active question topics

Cost of Living 3 questions
Education 2 questions
Housing 1 questions

Recent questions

Question
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of small modular reactors on job opportunities. 1 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Cost of Living: Derby 17 Jun 2026 Treasury
What steps she has taken to help support people with the cost of living in Derby. Withdrawn 17 Jun 2026 Treasury
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29 April. 23 Apr 2026 Prime Minister
?What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce inequalities experienced by children in poverty. 22 Jan 2026 Women and Equalities
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 20 Jan 2026 Department for Work and Pensions
What steps he is taking to help tackle fuel poverty. 18 Dec 2025 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 25 Nov 2025 Department for Education
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 5 Nov 2025 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure that post-16 education provides the necessary skills to s... 21 Oct 2025 Department for Work and Pensions

Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API

Activity FAQs

How active is Baggy Shanker in parliamentary debates?

Baggy Shanker has made 91 contributions across 76 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.

How many parliamentary questions has Baggy Shanker asked?

Baggy Shanker has tabled 15 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1 written and 14 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.