Member of Parliament
Chris Coghlan
Chris has 60 Hansard debate appearances, 160 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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.
12
Speeches
35
Questions
25
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Office (Accountability) Bill 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office (Accountability) Bill 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office (Accountability) Bill 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office (Accountability) Bill 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office (Accountability) Bill 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
150
Written
10
Oral
150
Answered
160
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coroners 10 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Coroners 10 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Coroners 10 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Coroners 10 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Coroners 10 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Sports: Broadcasting 4 Sept 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Paediatrics: Impact Assessments 3 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Mental Illness: Medical Records 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Mental Capacity: Medical Examinations 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Police: Workplace Pensions 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Chris Coghlan in parliamentary debates?
Chris Coghlan has made 72 contributions across 60 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Chris Coghlan asked?
Chris Coghlan has tabled 160 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 150 written and 10 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.