Al has 155 Hansard debate appearances, 1,200 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.
33
Speeches
99
Questions
49
Interventions
0
Answers
3
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Historical Forced Adoption 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Historical Forced Adoption 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 1 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Engagements 1 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Media Green Paper 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Media Green Paper 24 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1186
Written
14
Oral
1169
Answered
1200
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 July. 25 Jun 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Thames Water: Workplace Pensions 23 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Thames Water: Workplace Pensions 23 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Primary Education: Sports 23 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Primary Education: Sports 23 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Primary Education: Sports 23 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Exports: EU Countries 22 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Electricity: Prices 22 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Electricity: Prices 22 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Electricity Generation: Renewable Energy 22 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Vehicle Registration Marks (Misuse and Offences) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dr Al Pinkerton in parliamentary debates?
Dr Al Pinkerton has made 184 contributions across 155 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dr Al Pinkerton asked?
Dr Al Pinkerton has tabled 1,200 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,186 written and 14 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.