Ben has 66 Hansard debate appearances, 165 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.
6
Speeches
46
Questions
16
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
161
Written
4
Oral
161
Answered
165
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel: Detainees 8 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Seeds: Imports 7 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Probate: Applications 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Rescue Services: Ceredigion Preseli 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Radio Frequencies: Fees and Charges 26 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Television Licences: Fees and Charges 26 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Telecommunications: Energy 26 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Prostate Cancer: Screening 24 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Hospitality Industry: VAT 18 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Imports: VAT 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Banking Services Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Shared Prosperity Fund (Wales) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ben Lake in parliamentary debates?
Ben Lake has made 68 contributions across 66 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Lake asked?
Ben Lake has tabled 165 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 161 written and 4 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.