James has 34 Hansard debate appearances and 22 parliamentary questions 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.
5
Speeches
29
Questions
9
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sudan 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sudan 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Conversion Practices Bill 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Puberty Blockers 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Puberty Blockers 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Puberty Blockers 23 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Apprenticeships 27 Apr 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
10
Written
12
Oral
10
Answered
22
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps she is taking to help increase the number of trees planted. 2 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Oral | ||
| Tuberculosis 23 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What recent discussions she has had with her international counterparts on Russian incursions into NATO airspace. Withdrawn 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral | ||
| What steps he is taking to help increase the number of apprenticeships available to young people. 21 Apr 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking ... 26 Mar 2026 Church Commissioners | Oral | ||
| Property Management Companies: Regulation 25 Mar 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to increase trade ties with Europe. 5 Mar 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to support youth activities in urban communities. 12 Feb 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Oral | ||
| Sixth Form Education 6 Feb 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 29 Jan 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Oral |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is James Asser in parliamentary debates?
James Asser has made 44 contributions across 34 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has James Asser asked?
James Asser has tabled 22 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 10 written and 12 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.