Josh has 129 Hansard debate appearances and 52 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.
59
Speeches
81
Questions
7
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sustainable Farming Incentive 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sustainable Farming Incentive 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
36
Written
16
Oral
36
Answered
52
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plastics: Recycling 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Deposit Return Schemes 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Plastics: Recycling 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Deposit Return Schemes 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Deposit Return Schemes 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to support energy intensive businesses with energy costs. Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||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 |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Josh Newbury in parliamentary debates?
Josh Newbury has made 149 contributions across 129 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Josh Newbury asked?
Josh Newbury has tabled 52 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 36 written and 16 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.