Member of Parliament
Helen Hayes
Helen has 105 Hansard debate appearances, 61 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.
37
Speeches
74
Questions
12
Interventions
8
Answers
1
Points of order
1
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts Committee 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Accounts Committee 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Accounts Committee 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Apprenticeships 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Apprenticeships 14 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
57
Written
4
Oral
57
Answered
61
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinship Care: Leave 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Kinship Care: Leave 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Kinship Care: Leave 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Cardiovascular Diseases and Cholesterol 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Cardiovascular Diseases: Screening 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Cardiovascular Diseases: Screening 28 Aug 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Kinship Care: Leave 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to improve the regulation of tenant and resident management organisations. 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral | ||
| Teachers: Performance Appraisal 21 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Community Development: English Language 21 May 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Cigarettes (Branding, Promotion and Advertising) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Offensive Weapons Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Planning (Affordable Housing and Land Compensation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Helen Hayes in parliamentary debates?
Helen Hayes has made 133 contributions across 105 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Helen Hayes asked?
Helen Hayes has tabled 61 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 57 written and 4 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.