Darren has 44 Hansard debate appearances and 83 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.
20
Speeches
27
Questions
10
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Defence Growth Deal: Economic Impact 3 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Engagements 3 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
76
Written
7
Oral
74
Answered
83
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Death: Registration 24 Jun 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Development Aid 24 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions: Communication 17 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Registration of Births, Deaths, Marriages and Civil Partnerships 29 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Councillors: Vetting 29 May 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Leasehold 29 May 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Rented Housing: Disability 29 May 2026 Women and Equalities | Written | ||
| IVF: Health Services 29 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the Defence Growth Deal on Northern Ireland. 21 May 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Oral | ||
| Parking 15 May 2026 Department for Transport | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Darren Paffey in parliamentary debates?
Darren Paffey has made 57 contributions across 44 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Darren Paffey asked?
Darren Paffey has tabled 83 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 76 written and 7 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.