Member of Parliament
Dr Ben Spencer
Ben has 104 Hansard debate appearances, 86 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
100
Speeches
53
Questions
61
Interventions
0
Answers
4
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Safety: Children 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Online Safety: Children 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026 30 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence Investment Plan 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 16 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Thames Water 16 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 16 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Thames Water 16 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 16 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
73
Written
13
Oral
73
Answered
86
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence: Health Services 23 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| River Thames: Flood Control 15 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| River Thames: Flood Control 15 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| River Thames: Flood Control 15 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Special Educational Needs 4 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| South West Main Line: Timetables 3 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Water Supply: Weybridge 3 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| South Western Railway: Standards 3 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Sewers and Water Supply: Runnymede and Weybridge 3 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Railways: Timetables 2 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Admissions (Data) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Planning (Enforcement) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Transport (Duty to Cooperate) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dr Ben Spencer in parliamentary debates?
Dr Ben Spencer has made 218 contributions across 104 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dr Ben Spencer asked?
Dr Ben Spencer has tabled 86 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 73 written and 13 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.