Member of Parliament
Debbie Abrahams
Debbie has 68 Hansard debate appearances, 22 parliamentary questions, and 4 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.
12
Speeches
53
Questions
16
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historical Forced Adoption 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Historical Forced Adoption 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions 30 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions 30 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Connect to Work Programme 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Work and Pensions Committee 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 17 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 17 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
16
Written
6
Oral
16
Answered
22
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 17 June. 11 Jun 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 3 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 2 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| NHS: Expenditure 14 Apr 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| NHS: Expenditure 14 Apr 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| NHS: Expenditure 14 Apr 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Wave Power 23 Mar 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 25 March. 19 Mar 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Free Schools: Oldham 2 Feb 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Sixth Form Education: Oldham 2 Feb 2026 Department for Education | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected Representatives (Codes of Conduct) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Employment of People with Disabilities (Reporting) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Public Sector Supply Chains (Project Bank Accounts) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Debbie Abrahams in parliamentary debates?
Debbie Abrahams has made 83 contributions across 68 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Debbie Abrahams asked?
Debbie Abrahams has tabled 22 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 16 written and 6 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.