Member of Parliament
Bob Blackman
Bob has 146 Hansard debate appearances, 276 parliamentary questions, and 8 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.
21
Speeches
138
Questions
7
Interventions
4
Answers
2
Points of order
1
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of the House 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| British Steel 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| British Steel 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Iran Conflict: Ceasefire 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran Conflict: Ceasefire 9 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
245
Written
31
Oral
245
Answered
276
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation: Noise 8 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Migraines: Drugs 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Unemployment: Young People 6 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Psychotherapy: Regulation 6 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Psychotherapy: Regulation 6 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Supported Housing: Homelessness 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 2 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 1 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| Neurology: Drugs 29 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Migraines: Drugs 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Homelessness Prevention Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Tobacco Companies (Transparency) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Zoological Society of London (Leases) Act 2024 Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Bob Blackman in parliamentary debates?
Bob Blackman has made 173 contributions across 146 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Bob Blackman asked?
Bob Blackman has tabled 276 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 245 written and 31 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.