Member of Parliament
Gareth Thomas
Gareth has 44 Hansard debate appearances, 208 parliamentary questions, and 14 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.
15
Speeches
21
Questions
12
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nepal: UK Government Support 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nepal: UK Government Support 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nepal: UK Government Support 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Confidence in the Police 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Confidence in the Police 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Safety of the Jewish Community 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Safety of the Jewish Community 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
201
Written
7
Oral
198
Answered
208
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Development Finance Institutions 12 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| No-interest Loans Scheme 12 Oct 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Community Development Finance Institutions 12 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Credit Unions: Local Government 12 Oct 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Driving Tests 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Physical Education and Sports 9 Oct 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Financial Services: Disadvantaged 9 Oct 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership 9 Oct 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| RAF Northolt 15 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| RAF Northolt 15 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Co-operatives (Permanent Shares) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Credit Union (Armed Forces) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Devolution (London) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Energy Generation (Planning and Right to Invest) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| European Union Withdrawal Agreement (Public Vote) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Goods and Services of UK Origin Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Housing Market Reform Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Mutualisation of the Royal Bank of Scotland Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| National Health Service and Care Sector Workers (Credit Union and High Cost Credit) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Private Pensions (Charges, Disclosure and Accountability) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Profit-Sharing and Company Governance (Employees' Participation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Public Amenities (Adoption by Local Authorities) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Royal Commission (London) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Gareth Thomas in parliamentary debates?
Gareth Thomas has made 48 contributions across 44 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Gareth Thomas asked?
Gareth Thomas has tabled 208 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 201 written and 7 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.