Ben has 67 Hansard debate appearances, 175 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
47
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 | ||
| 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 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
171
Written
4
Oral
171
Answered
175
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syria: Politics and Government 9 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Export Health Certificates 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Veterinary Medicine: Export Health Certificates 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Veterinary Medicine: Export Health Certificates 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Export Health Certificates 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Veterinary Medicine: Export Health Certificates 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Peatlands: Fires 7 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Common Travel Area: Republic of Ireland 2 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Prostate Cancer: Screening 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Prostate Cancer: Screening 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 69 contributions across 67 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Lake asked?
Ben Lake has tabled 175 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 171 written and 4 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.