Barry has 55 Hansard debate appearances, 77 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.
24
Speeches
28
Questions
36
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
77
Written
0
Oral
75
Answered
77
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Protected Areas 9 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations 9 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Biodiversity 9 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Biodiversity 9 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Regulation 9 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Regulation 9 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Thames Water: Insolvency 9 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Insolvency 4 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Insolvency 4 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water Companies: Insolvency 2 Jun 2026 Treasury | 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 88 contributions across 55 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Barry Gardiner asked?
Barry Gardiner has tabled 77 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 77 written and 0 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.