Member of Parliament
Helen Whately
Helen has 51 Hansard debate appearances, 184 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
12
Speeches
48
Questions
14
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Employment Support: Young People 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Employment Support: Young People 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
184
Written
0
Oral
184
Answered
184
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carer's Allowance: Personal Independence Payment 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Unemployment 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Unemployment: Artificial Intelligence 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Pathways to Work 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Social Security Benefits: Artificial Intelligence 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Universal Credit 7 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions: Written Questions 21 May 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions: Written Questions 22 Apr 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Department for Work and Pensions: Written Questions 22 Apr 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Pathways to Work: Impact Assessments 21 Apr 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Land (Planning) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Civil Aviation (Accessibility) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Flexible Working 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 Whately in parliamentary debates?
Helen Whately has made 75 contributions across 51 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Helen Whately asked?
Helen Whately has tabled 184 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 184 written and 0 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.