Member of Parliament
Kerry McCarthy
Kerry has 51 Hansard debate appearances, 103 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.
12
Speeches
30
Questions
18
Interventions
8
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse: National Security Assessment 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse: National Security Assessment 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity Loss and Ecosystem Collapse: National Security Assessment 4 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
97
Written
6
Oral
89
Answered
103
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of the level of risk to countri... 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral | ||
| To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions he has had with the Secret... 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what housing cost support is available for ... 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the availabi... 9 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Nature Conservation: Finance 8 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Environment Protection: Investment 8 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Property Development 8 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support th... 5 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when the Circular Economy Growth Plan will be pub... 5 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 21 May 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animals (Recognition of Sentience) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Children (Parental Imprisonment) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Children (Protection of Privacy) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Food Waste Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Food Waste (Reduction) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Kinship Carers (Parental Responsibility Agreements) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Supported Housing (Regulation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Kerry McCarthy in parliamentary debates?
Kerry McCarthy has made 68 contributions across 51 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Kerry McCarthy asked?
Kerry McCarthy has tabled 103 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 97 written and 6 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.