Member of Parliament
Ian Lavery
Ian has 56 Hansard debate appearances, 126 parliamentary questions, and 2 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
38
Questions
29
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Strike Centenary Commemorations 3 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Workplace Exposure to Silica Dust 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Workplace Exposure to Silica Dust 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Workplace Exposure to Silica Dust 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Contaminated Blood: Compensation 23 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 23 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Single Status of Worker 15 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Shop Theft 23 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 23 Mar 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
105
Written
21
Oral
100
Answered
126
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral | ||
| Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund 5 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Growth Hubs 5 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| British Business Bank 5 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Economic Growth 5 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Skilled Workers: Vacancies 5 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Business: Disadvantaged 5 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Unemployment: Investment 5 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 2 Jun 2026 Home Office | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 23 Apr 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Benefit and Universal Credit in the Social Housing Sector (Regular Payments) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Lip-Reading Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ian Lavery in parliamentary debates?
Ian Lavery has made 80 contributions across 56 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ian Lavery asked?
Ian Lavery has tabled 126 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 105 written and 21 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.