Member of Parliament
Dr Rupa Huq
Rupa has 66 Hansard debate appearances, 31 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.
7
Speeches
40
Questions
11
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket Price Regulation: Live Events 9 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Ticket Price Regulation: Live Events 9 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Protecting Built Heritage 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Protecting Built Heritage 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
29
Written
2
Oral
29
Answered
31
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biometrics 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Israel: Detainees 28 Aug 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to tackle Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation. 24 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Data Centres: Water Supply 4 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the role of the Competiti... 14 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| British Nationals Abroad: Death 15 Apr 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Iraq: Security 10 Apr 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Islamabad: Civil Society and Human Rights 17 Mar 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Retail Price Index: Inflation 27 Feb 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Students: Loans 27 Feb 2026 Department for Education | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrations (Abortion Clinics) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dr Rupa Huq in parliamentary debates?
Dr Rupa Huq has made 58 contributions across 66 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dr Rupa Huq asked?
Dr Rupa Huq has tabled 31 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 29 written and 2 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.