Member of Parliament
Ben Maguire
Ben has 98 Hansard debate appearances, 178 parliamentary questions, and 5 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.
13
Speeches
62
Questions
39
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 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| New Housing: Infrastructure 7 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| New Housing: Infrastructure 7 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| New Housing: Infrastructure 7 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Bluetongue Virus in Livestock 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Bluetongue Virus in Livestock 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
168
Written
10
Oral
168
Answered
178
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Care Services: Apprentices 9 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Personal Care Services: Apprentices 9 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Personal Care Services: Operating Costs 9 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Personal Care Services: Operating Costs 9 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Veterans: LGBT+ People 8 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Truancy: Prosecutions 1 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Schools: Attendance 1 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Truancy: Prosecutions 1 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to ensure that adequate infrastructure is provided for new housing developments. 1 Sept 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral | ||
| Truancy: Prosecutions 1 Sept 2026 Department for Education | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Planning and Development (Community Infrastructure) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Planning and Development (Community Infrastructure) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Rural Crime (Strategy) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Short-term Lets (Planning Permission) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ben Maguire in parliamentary debates?
Ben Maguire has made 114 contributions across 98 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Maguire asked?
Ben Maguire has tabled 178 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 168 written and 10 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.