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Brian has 99 Hansard debate appearances and 54 parliamentary questions 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.

43

Speeches

53

Questions

8

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Energy 9 appearances
Defence 8 appearances
Transport 8 appearances
Benefits 3 appearances
Foreign Affairs 3 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 1
Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 1
Topical Questions 30 Jun 2026 1
Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 1
Topical Questions 30 Jun 2026 1
Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 1
North Sea Oil and Gas 24 Jun 2026 1
North Sea Oil and Gas 24 Jun 2026 1
Role of Big Tech in Society 23 Jun 2026 1
Defence Spending and Readiness 23 Jun 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Question activity

Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.

47

Written

7

Oral

47

Answered

54

Total

Most questioned departments

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 12 questions
Treasury 7 questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 6 questions
Department for Transport 6 questions
Department for Business and Trade 6 questions
Department of Health and Social Care 5 questions
Ministry of Defence 4 questions
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 3 questions

Most active question topics

Trade 7 questions
Work / Employment 3 questions
Defence 3 questions
Foreign Affairs 2 questions
Energy 1 questions

Recent questions

Question
Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport
Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport
Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport
Offshore Industry: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport
Palestine: Foreign Relations 9 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Palestine: Foreign Relations 9 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. 21 May 2026 Prime Minister
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 13 May 2026 Ministry of Justice
Revenue and Customs: Staff 15 Apr 2026 Treasury
Western Sahara: Self-determination of States 14 Apr 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API

Activity FAQs

How active is Brian Leishman in parliamentary debates?

Brian Leishman has made 104 contributions across 99 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.

How many parliamentary questions has Brian Leishman asked?

Brian Leishman has tabled 54 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 47 written and 7 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.