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Gareth has 133 Hansard debate appearances, 210 parliamentary questions, and 4 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.

29

Speeches

77

Questions

112

Interventions

0

Answers

1

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Education 14 appearances
Transport 9 appearances
Energy 7 appearances
Foreign Affairs 7 appearances
Crime / Justice 5 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Access to Further Education 2 Jul 2026 2
Hospitality Sector 2 Jul 2026 1
Hospitality Sector 2 Jul 2026 1
Access to Further Education 2 Jul 2026 2
Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer Responsibility 1 Jul 2026 3
Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer Responsibility 1 Jul 2026 3
High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts 30 Jun 2026 3
High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts 30 Jun 2026 3
Antisemitism 24 Jun 2026 1
Antisemitism 24 Jun 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Question activity

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

195

Written

15

Oral

194

Answered

210

Total

Most questioned departments

Department for Business and Trade 74 questions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 42 questions
Department for Education 17 questions
Treasury 17 questions
Department for Culture, Media and Sport 8 questions
Department of Health and Social Care 8 questions
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 7 questions
Cabinet Office 6 questions

Most active question topics

Energy 92 questions
Transport 51 questions
Education 9 questions
Trade 8 questions
Environment / Climate 7 questions

Recent questions

Question
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the level of security in Northern Ireland. 30 Jun 2026 Northern Ireland Office
World Cup: Gambling 29 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport
World Cup: Gambling 29 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport
World Cup: Gambling 29 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport
World Cup: Gambling 29 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Horse Racing: Gambling 22 Jun 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 18 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office
Government Departments: Procurement 9 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office
Slavery: Deportation 9 Jun 2026 Home Office
Local Government 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

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 Divisions
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) 0
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 0
Local Health Scrutiny Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) 0
Office of the Whistleblower Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) 0

Source: UK Parliament Bills API

Activity FAQs

How active is Gareth Snell in parliamentary debates?

Gareth Snell has made 219 contributions across 133 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.

How many parliamentary questions has Gareth Snell asked?

Gareth Snell has tabled 210 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 195 written and 15 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.