Jim has 193 Hansard debate appearances, 121 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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.
55
Speeches
101
Questions
90
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 8 Jul 2026 | 3 | ||
| Manufacturing Supply Chain 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Manufacturing Supply Chain 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Manufacturing Supply Chain 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 8 Jul 2026 | 3 | ||
| Manufacturing Supply Chain 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences 6 Jul 2026 | 3 | ||
| Topical Questions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences 6 Jul 2026 | 3 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
121
Written
0
Oral
121
Answered
121
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import Controls: Northern Ireland 10 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Equipment: Northern Ireland 10 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Causeway Institute for Peace-building and Conflict Resolution International 7 Jul 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Causeway Institute for Peace-building and Conflict Resolution International 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Jeffrey Donaldson 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Ministry of Defence: Consultants 6 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| EU Law: Northern Ireland 1 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Jeffrey Donaldson 29 Jun 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Deportation: Northern Ireland 22 Jun 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Prisoners: Repatriation 22 Jun 2026 Home 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Jim Allister in parliamentary debates?
Jim Allister has made 247 contributions across 193 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Jim Allister asked?
Jim Allister has tabled 121 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 121 written and 0 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.