Ben has 61 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.
7
Speeches
41
Questions
16
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPs’ Second Jobs: Prohibition 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| MPs’ Second Jobs: Prohibition 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 18 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry 18 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rural Pubs: Fiscal Support 17 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rural Pubs: Fiscal Support 17 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Social Media Ban for Under-16s 15 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Social Media Ban for Under-16s 15 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Social Media Ban for Under-16s 15 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Social Media Ban for Under-16s 15 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
160
Written
5
Oral
160
Answered
165
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Imports: VAT 10 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Probate: Standards 29 May 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Hannah Schafer 21 May 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Power Failures 19 May 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| France: Military Alliances 19 May 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| France: Military Alliances 19 May 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Marriage Act 1949: Reform 19 May 2026 Ministry of Justice | 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 64 contributions across 61 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: 160 written and 5 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.