Member of Parliament
Chris Coghlan
Chris has 51 Hansard debate appearances and 139 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.
9
Speeches
34
Questions
22
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 1 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 1 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 1 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Backing Business to Create Economic Growth 18 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Backing Business to Create Economic Growth 18 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 28 Apr 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
130
Written
9
Oral
130
Answered
139
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Capacity: Medical Examinations 29 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| School Milk 24 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Recreation Spaces 24 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Employment Schemes: Older People 24 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Nature Conservation 24 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Ophthalmic Services 24 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Domestic Abuse: Criminal Proceedings 24 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to help support women who have suffered domestic violence through the criminal justice system. Withdrawn 24 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Sheltered Housing: Service Charges 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Mental Capacity 22 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Chris Coghlan in parliamentary debates?
Chris Coghlan has made 65 contributions across 51 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Chris Coghlan asked?
Chris Coghlan has tabled 139 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 130 written and 9 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.