Member of Parliament
Ben Obese-Jecty
Ben has 198 Hansard debate appearances, 3,404 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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.
30
Speeches
154
Questions
77
Interventions
0
Answers
5
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Rochdale Grooming Gang: Offender Deportation 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
3390
Written
14
Oral
3368
Answered
3404
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces: Visas 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Shipping: Strait of Hormuz 14 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Weapons of Mass Destruction 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Railways: Armed Forces 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Defence and National Security 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Military Intelligence 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| RAF Wyton 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Type 31 Frigates: Ammunition 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Weapons: Procurement 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Jonathan Powell 14 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interpersonal Abuse and Violence Against Men and Boys (Strategy) 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 Obese-Jecty in parliamentary debates?
Ben Obese-Jecty has made 266 contributions across 198 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ben Obese-Jecty asked?
Ben Obese-Jecty has tabled 3,404 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 3,390 written and 14 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.