Member of Parliament
Brian Leishman
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
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | 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
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Rescue Services: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Offshore Industry: Helicopters 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Palestine: Foreign Relations 9 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Palestine: Foreign Relations 9 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. 21 May 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 13 May 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Staff 15 Apr 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Western Sahara: Self-determination of States 14 Apr 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written |
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.