Member of Parliament
Catherine McKinnell
Catherine has 41 Hansard debate appearances, 27 parliamentary questions, and 2 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.
4
Speeches
16
Questions
0
Interventions
75
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prison Improvement: Digital Technology 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Probation Service: Recruitment and Retention 15 Sept 2026 | 4 | ||
| Prison Improvement: Digital Technology 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Probation Service: Recruitment and Retention 15 Sept 2026 | 4 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 4 | ||
| Reoffending Reduction Programmes 15 Sept 2026 | 7 | ||
| Rapid Deployment Cells Programme 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Probation Early Release: Residential Properties 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Onley Park Estate: Water Main 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 4 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
26
Written
1
Oral
26
Answered
27
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defence: Supply Chains 2 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Air Force: Helmets 2 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Housing 2 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Schools: Climate Change 19 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Housing 19 Mar 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Schools: Buildings 19 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Obesity: Health Services 10 Mar 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Clothing: Manufacturing Industries 5 Mar 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Groceries Code Adjudicator 5 Mar 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Clothing: Manufacturing Industries 5 Mar 2026 Department for Business and Trade | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeships and Skills (Public Procurement Contracts) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Clinical Negligence Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Catherine McKinnell in parliamentary debates?
Catherine McKinnell has made 95 contributions across 41 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Catherine McKinnell asked?
Catherine McKinnell has tabled 27 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 26 written and 1 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.