James has 91 Hansard debate appearances, 419 parliamentary questions, and 5 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.
27
Speeches
69
Questions
3
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine and Russia 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ukraine and Russia 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Security 15 Jul 2026 | 0 | ||
| National Security 15 Jul 2026 | 0 | ||
| Iran 15 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
412
Written
7
Oral
409
Answered
419
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadets: Voluntary Work 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Cadets: Voluntary Work 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Type 31 Frigates: Operating Costs 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Cadets: Voluntary Work 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| National Security: Biodiversity 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Environment Protection 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Reserve Forces: Buildings 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Armed Conflict: Environment Protection 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Ministry of Defence: Climate Change 7 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Environment Protection: National Security 7 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan Schemes Data Breaches (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Defence Bonds (Proposals) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Football (Gender Inequality) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Newhaven West Beach (Public Access) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is James MacCleary in parliamentary debates?
James MacCleary has made 100 contributions across 91 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has James MacCleary asked?
James MacCleary has tabled 419 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 412 written and 7 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.