Chris has 57 Hansard debate appearances, 71 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.
6
Speeches
64
Questions
14
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover and Portsmouth: Protests 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Dover and Portsmouth: Protests 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Dover and Portsmouth: Protests 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Policing in Cleveland 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Policing in Cleveland 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Immigration and Asylum Bill 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
71
Written
0
Oral
71
Answered
71
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offenders: Foreign Nationals 9 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Asylum: Sponsorship 9 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Offenders: Foreign Nationals 9 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Undocumented Migrants: English Channel 3 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Undocumented Migrants: English Channel 3 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Asylum: Sponsorship 3 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Asylum: Sponsorship 3 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Asylum: Sponsorship 3 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Cameron Barracks 7 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Cameron Barracks 7 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean Air (No. 2) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Immigration and Visas Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Chris Philp in parliamentary debates?
Chris Philp has made 86 contributions across 57 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Chris Philp asked?
Chris Philp has tabled 71 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 71 written and 0 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.