Member of Parliament
Kerry McCarthy
Kerry has 75 Hansard debate appearances, 113 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.
15
Speeches
58
Questions
29
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| State of Climate and Nature 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| State of Climate and Nature 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| State of Climate and Nature 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| State of Climate and Nature 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Environmental Protection 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Environmental Protection 6 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
105
Written
8
Oral
105
Answered
113
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What assessment he has made of the potential impact of recent heatwaves on hospitals. 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| Government Departments: Food 7 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Animal Products: Labelling 7 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Food: Public Sector 7 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Food: Public Sector 7 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Animal Welfare 6 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Textiles: Recycling 6 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Foster Care: Finance 19 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to improve national resilience. 18 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office | Oral | ||
| Care Homes: Fees and Charges 12 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 102 contributions across 75 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Kerry McCarthy asked?
Kerry McCarthy has tabled 113 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 105 written and 8 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.