Barry has 59 Hansard debate appearances, 98 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.
28
Speeches
27
Questions
42
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Science Facilities and Laboratories 1 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
98
Written
0
Oral
96
Answered
98
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Water: Sewage 10 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written Questions 9 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written Questions 9 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Air Pollution: Standards 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Air Pollution: Warnings 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Air Pollution 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Air Pollution 3 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Air Pollution: Press Releases 3 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Air Pollution: Regulation 3 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Wood-burning Stoves: Public Consultation 3 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 1 |
| Illegally Logged Timber (Prohibition of Sale and Distribution) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Barry Gardiner in parliamentary debates?
Barry Gardiner has made 97 contributions across 59 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Barry Gardiner asked?
Barry Gardiner has tabled 98 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 98 written and 0 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.