Member of Parliament
Kerry McCarthy
Kerry has 82 Hansard debate appearances, 132 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.
16
Speeches
63
Questions
31
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Jackdaw and Rosebank Oil and Gas Fields 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Global Biodiversity and Ecosystems: National Security 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Jackdaw and Rosebank Oil and Gas Fields 3 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK Financial Services 1 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
121
Written
11
Oral
121
Answered
132
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| What steps she is taking to help reduce energy costs for businesses. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| Prisoners: Parents 9 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| What recent estimate his Department has made of the number of children with a parent in prison. Withdrawn 9 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Mental Health Services: Staff 2 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Holiday Activities and Food Programme: Children in Care 28 Aug 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Tigray: Armed Conflict 28 Aug 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Prisons: Education 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Confetti: Plastics 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Prisons: Education 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 110 contributions across 82 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Kerry McCarthy asked?
Kerry McCarthy has tabled 132 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 121 written and 11 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.