Member of Parliament
Ben Maguire
Ben has 100 Hansard debate appearances, 179 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
64
Questions
39
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistleblowing 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Whistleblowing 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Whistleblowing 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| 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 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
169
Written
10
Oral
169
Answered
179
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetongue Disease 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Driving Licences: Medical Examinations 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Driving Licences: Medical Examinations 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Hospitality Industry and Tourism: Cornwall 9 Oct 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| 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 |
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 116 contributions across 100 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Maguire asked?
Ben Maguire has tabled 179 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 169 written and 10 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.