Al has 167 Hansard debate appearances, 1,184 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.
38
Speeches
107
Questions
48
Interventions
0
Answers
3
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft UK-EU Agreement on Gibraltar 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1170
Written
14
Oral
1153
Answered
1184
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Border Force: Staff 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Immigration Controls: EU Countries 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Immigration Controls: EU Countries 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Unemployment: Young People 6 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Business: Debts 6 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Debt Collection: Private Sector 6 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Civil Proceedings: Small Businesses 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Business: Billing 3 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Business: Billing 3 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Business: Billing 3 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | 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 196 contributions across 167 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 1,184 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,170 written and 14 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.