David has 51 Hansard debate appearances and 11 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.
10
Speeches
29
Questions
13
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraud Strategy 2026-29 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fraud Strategy 2026-29 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fraud Strategy 2026-29 7 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 23 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
4
Written
7
Oral
4
Answered
11
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet: Children 25 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Dogs: Animal Welfare 25 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| What progress her Department has made on its response to the consultation entitled Growing up in the online world. Withdrawn 25 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Oral | ||
| Families: Southend West and Leigh 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| What steps she is taking to support families in Southend West and Leigh constituency in summer 2026. Withdrawn 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 June. 4 Jun 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 29 April. 23 Apr 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 March. 19 Mar 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 18 Dec 2025 Home Office | Oral |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is David Burton-Sampson in parliamentary debates?
David Burton-Sampson has made 54 contributions across 51 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has David Burton-Sampson asked?
David Burton-Sampson has tabled 11 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 4 written and 7 oral. The Commons average is 122 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.