Al has 167 Hansard debate appearances, 1,162 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.
42
Speeches
112
Questions
40
Interventions
0
Answers
3
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Authority SEND Services 14 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Authority SEND Services 14 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty 16 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1148
Written
14
Oral
1131
Answered
1162
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fisheries: UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement 10 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Fisheries 10 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Seafood: Exports 10 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Fisheries: Employment 10 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Employment: Coastal Areas 10 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Seafood: Exports 10 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Frimley Park Hospital 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Frimley Park Hospital 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Frimley Park Hospital 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Frimley Park Hospital 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 197 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 1,162 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,148 written and 14 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.