Member of Parliament
Dr Scott Arthur
Scott has 186 Hansard debate appearances, 304 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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.
43
Speeches
76
Questions
183
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rejoining the EU 12 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Rejoining the EU 12 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Thirlwall Inquiry: Final Report and Recommendations 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| English Whisky: Single Malt Definition 15 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
299
Written
5
Oral
299
Answered
304
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Research and Innovation 9 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Young People: Driving Instruction 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Defibrillators: VAT 9 Oct 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Driving Licences: Young People 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Research: Finance 9 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| What steps she is taking to align UK oil and gas production with climate targets. Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| Offshore Industry: Climate Change 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Aviation: Standards 14 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Immigration Controls: Regional Airports 14 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Satellites: Manufacturing Industries 11 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Cancers Act 2026 Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Dr Scott Arthur in parliamentary debates?
Dr Scott Arthur has made 302 contributions across 186 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Dr Scott Arthur asked?
Dr Scott Arthur has tabled 304 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 299 written and 5 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.