Member of Parliament
Ben Maguire
Ben has 96 Hansard debate appearances, 186 parliamentary questions, and 4 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.
15
Speeches
56
Questions
38
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 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
174
Written
12
Oral
174
Answered
186
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine: Detainees 7 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Hussam Abu Safiya 7 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Banks: Misconduct 2 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Performing Arts 24 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Active Travel 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Active Travel 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Active Travel 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Unmanned Air Systems 19 Jun 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Renewable Energy: Infrastructure 8 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Asthma: Prescriptions 8 Jun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 109 contributions across 96 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Maguire asked?
Ben Maguire has tabled 186 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 174 written and 12 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.