Member of Parliament
Jim Shannon
Jim has 1,295 Hansard debate appearances, 1,055 parliamentary questions, and 6 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.
316
Speeches
458
Questions
877
Interventions
0
Answers
10
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ocean Conservation and Stewardship 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Prison Improvement: Digital Technology 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Grey Belt Land: Definition and Application 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Goods Trading: Great Britain and Northern Ireland 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Residential Buildings: Safety Remediation 15 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Prison Improvement: Digital Technology 15 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1049
Written
6
Oral
1036
Answered
1055
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps she has taken to promote pro bono work within the legal community. 15 Sept 2026 Attorney General's Office | Oral | ||
| Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Fibromyalgia 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Tourette's Syndrome: Health Services 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Hidradenitis Suppurativa 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome 10 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Legal Aid Scheme: Northern Ireland 10 Sept 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Written | ||
| Community Development: Northern Ireland 10 Sept 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Written | ||
| HMP Hydebank Wood and HMP Maghaberry 10 Sept 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Written | ||
| Brain: Tumours 9 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Automated External Defibrillators (Public Access) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Buses (Audio Announcements) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| High Income Child Benefit Charge (report to Parliament) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Jim Shannon in parliamentary debates?
Jim Shannon has made 1,661 contributions across 1,295 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Jim Shannon asked?
Jim Shannon has tabled 1,055 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,049 written and 6 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.