Member of Parliament
John Cooper
John has 102 Hansard debate appearances, 84 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.
25
Speeches
83
Questions
14
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
67
Written
17
Oral
67
Answered
84
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Accountancy 29 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support the creation of jobs for young people. 25 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| Driving Tests: Dumfries and Galloway 24 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| What recent estimate he has made of the level of fraud and error in the social security system. 23 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Advocate Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is John Cooper in parliamentary debates?
John Cooper has made 122 contributions across 102 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has John Cooper asked?
John Cooper has tabled 84 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 67 written and 17 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.