Member of Parliament
Dame Chi Onwurah
Chi has 113 Hansard debate appearances, 134 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.
13
Speeches
89
Questions
28
Interventions
27
Answers
3
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Research Investment 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Science and Research Investment 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Joint committee on Human Rights 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Joint committee on Human Rights 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| EU-UK Relationship 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| EU-UK Relationship 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Education and Skills Reform 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Personal Data (Digital Twins) 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Personal Data (Digital Twins) 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Education and Skills Reform 9 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
123
Written
11
Oral
122
Answered
134
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Services: Standards 12 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Freeview Service 14 Jul 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Immigration: English Language 13 Jul 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| London North Eastern Railway: WiFi 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Broadband: Prices 13 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Telecommunications: Infrastructure 13 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Artificial Intelligence: Legislation 13 Jul 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Robots 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Dental Services: Research 13 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Artificial Intelligence 13 Jul 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel Conditions (Assessment) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Personal Data (Digital Twins) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dame Chi Onwurah in parliamentary debates?
Dame Chi Onwurah has made 162 contributions across 113 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dame Chi Onwurah asked?
Dame Chi Onwurah has tabled 134 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 123 written and 11 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.