Member of Parliament
John McDonnell
John has 128 Hansard debate appearances, 163 parliamentary questions, and 7 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.
56
Speeches
40
Questions
54
Interventions
0
Answers
11
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Service Pension Scheme 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Traffic Control Disruption 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Traffic Control Disruption 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Draft Code of Practice on the Right of Trade Unions to Access Workplaces; Draft Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) Regulations 2026 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
163
Written
0
Oral
160
Answered
163
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balochistan: Curfews 28 Aug 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Balochistan: Armed Conflict 28 Aug 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Staff 15 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Tonnage Tax 10 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Railways: Defibrillators 3 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Artificial Intelligence 1 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Artificial Intelligence 1 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Artificial Intelligence 1 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Artificial Intelligence 1 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Artificial Intelligence 1 Jul 2026 Treasury | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of England (Appointment of Governor) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Business Standards Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Lawful Industrial Action (Minor Errors) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Regulation of Refractive Eye Surgery Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Representation of the People (Members' Job Share) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Trade Union Rights and Freedoms Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Utilities and Services Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is John McDonnell in parliamentary debates?
John McDonnell has made 161 contributions across 128 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has John McDonnell asked?
John McDonnell has tabled 163 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 163 written and 0 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.