Member of Parliament
Dame Meg Hillier
Meg has 137 Hansard debate appearances, 20 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.
13
Speeches
120
Questions
55
Interventions
27
Answers
4
Points of order
3
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts Committee 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Points of Order 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 10 | ||
| Public Accounts Committee 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Points of Order 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 10 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 10 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
3
Written
17
Oral
3
Answered
20
Total
Most questioned departments
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| How many people potentially eligible for compensation have applied to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. 3 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Oral | ||
| What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of camera-enabled smart glasses on women's ... 3 Sept 2026 Women and Equalities | Oral | ||
| What assessment she has made of the potential impact of Housing Revenue Account debt on the ability of local authorities... 1 Sept 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral | ||
| What steps he is taking to reform auditing and corporate governance. 23 Apr 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April. 16 Apr 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| What steps she is taking to support schools with falling rolls. 14 Apr 2026 Department for Education | Oral | ||
| Visas: Turkey 26 Mar 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to improve accessibility at train stations. 19 Mar 2026 Department for Transport | Oral | ||
| If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of public ownership of markets on food security. 12 Mar 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Teachers (Qualifications and Regulation) 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 Meg Hillier in parliamentary debates?
Dame Meg Hillier has made 222 contributions across 137 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dame Meg Hillier asked?
Dame Meg Hillier has tabled 20 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 3 written and 17 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.