Member of Parliament
Ben Maguire
Ben has 86 Hansard debate appearances, 220 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
16
Speeches
55
Questions
28
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railways Bill 10 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Railways Bill 10 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Companies 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Companies 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Companies 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rail Freight 3 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal Areas 3 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
204
Written
16
Oral
202
Answered
220
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to help small and medium-sized businesses trade with European nations. 14 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 13 May 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Paramedical Staff: Training 13 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Slurry Infrastructure Grant 23 Apr 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Slurry Infrastructure Grant 23 Apr 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Slurry Infrastructure Grant 23 Apr 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| VAT: Repayments 20 Apr 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| VAT: Repayments 20 Apr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 99 contributions across 86 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Maguire asked?
Ben Maguire has tabled 220 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 204 written and 16 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.