Josh has 123 Hansard debate appearances and 53 parliamentary questions 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
80
Questions
7
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fathers and Positive Male Role Models 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fathers and Positive Male Role Models 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
36
Written
17
Oral
36
Answered
53
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to support energy intensive businesses with energy costs. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to ensure that the planning system provides green spaces for communities. 1 Sept 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral | ||
| Government Departments: Procurement 28 Aug 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Biomethane 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Small Businesses: Tax Allowances 28 Aug 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Biomethane: UK Emissions Trading Scheme 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Green Gas Support Scheme 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Biomethane 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Motorway Service Areas: Charging Points 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| M6 Toll: Charging Points 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Josh Newbury in parliamentary debates?
Josh Newbury has made 144 contributions across 123 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Josh Newbury asked?
Josh Newbury has tabled 53 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 36 written and 17 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.