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Member of Parliament

Dr Peter Prinsley

Peter has 146 Hansard debate appearances and 65 parliamentary questions 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.

53

Speeches

95

Questions

44

Interventions

0

Answers

1

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Defence 13 appearances
Education 9 appearances
Transport 9 appearances
Foreign Affairs 7 appearances
NHS / Health 7 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Health Bill (Seventh sitting) 25 Jun 2026 3
Health Bill (Sixth sitting) 25 Jun 2026 1
Forest City: West Suffolk 23 Jun 2026 2
Forest City: West Suffolk 23 Jun 2026 2
Health Bill (Fourth sitting) 23 Jun 2026 5
Health Bill (Fifth sitting) 23 Jun 2026 3
Forest City: West Suffolk 23 Jun 2026 2
Small Rural Schools 22 Jun 2026 1
Small Rural Schools 22 Jun 2026 1
UK Politics: Pro-Israel Influence 22 Jun 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Question activity

Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.

44

Written

21

Oral

44

Answered

65

Total

Most questioned departments

Department of Health and Social Care 20 questions
Home Office 8 questions
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 6 questions
Department for Education 4 questions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 3 questions
Department for Transport 3 questions
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 3 questions
Treasury 3 questions

Most active question topics

Education 6 questions
Housing 4 questions
Work / Employment 4 questions
Energy 3 questions
Transport 3 questions

Recent questions

Question
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of developments in Iran followi... Withdrawn 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Internet: Harassment 3 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
What steps his Department is taking to protect UK coastal waters. 21 May 2026 Ministry of Defence
Cochlear Implants 21 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Cochlear Implants: Research 21 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Cochlear Implants 21 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Doctors: Working Hours 20 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Mesothelioma 18 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Motor Insurance: Proof of Identity 13 May 2026 Treasury
Alcoholic Drinks: Delivery Services 13 May 2026 Home Office

Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API

Activity FAQs

How active is Dr Peter Prinsley in parliamentary debates?

Dr Peter Prinsley has made 193 contributions across 146 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.

How many parliamentary questions has Dr Peter Prinsley asked?

Dr Peter Prinsley has tabled 65 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 44 written and 21 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.