James has 92 Hansard debate appearances, 408 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.
31
Speeches
67
Questions
4
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Security 15 Jul 2026 | 0 | ||
| National Security 15 Jul 2026 | 0 | ||
| Iran 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
401
Written
7
Oral
398
Answered
408
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil: Scotland 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Warships: Decommissioning 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Warships 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Warships: Decommissioning 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Patrol Craft 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Warships: Deployment 14 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| ADHD: Lewes 13 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Mental Health Services: Lewes 13 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Housing 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Housing 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | 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 103 contributions across 92 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has James MacCleary asked?
James MacCleary has tabled 408 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 401 written and 7 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.