Member of Parliament
John McDonnell
John has 98 Hansard debate appearances, 170 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.
37
Speeches
31
Questions
46
Interventions
0
Answers
13
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 3 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Air Pollution 2 Jul 2026 | 3 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Department of Health and Social Care 30 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Department of Health and Social Care 30 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
170
Written
0
Oral
167
Answered
170
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Health and Care Excellence 17 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Parents: Allowances 12 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Trade Agreements: USA 29 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Further Education: Recruitment 20 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Further Education: Pay 20 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Further Education: Pay 20 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Arms Trade: Belgium 20 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Export Controls 20 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Further Education: Pay 20 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Revenue and Customs: Sodexo 22 Apr 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 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is John McDonnell in parliamentary debates?
John McDonnell has made 127 contributions across 98 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has John McDonnell asked?
John McDonnell has tabled 170 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 170 written and 0 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.