Member of Parliament
Laurence Turner
Laurence has 77 Hansard debate appearances, 90 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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.
44
Speeches
36
Questions
54
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences 6 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Employment and Training 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences 6 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Employment and Training 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Public Office Disqualification: Terrorism Offences 6 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Employment and Training 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Belfast: Violent Disorder 10 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Belfast: Violent Disorder 10 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
82
Written
8
Oral
82
Answered
90
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Housing: Birmingham 9 Jul 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Window Blinds 3 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Birmingham City Council 1 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| National Highways and Network Rail: Staff 16 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Latex: Allergies 9 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Roads: Safety 3 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 1 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Game: Birds 29 May 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to accelerate the delivery of nuclear power projects. Withdrawn 21 May 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| High Speed Two 18 May 2026 Department for Transport | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (Review) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Laurence Turner in parliamentary debates?
Laurence Turner has made 134 contributions across 77 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Laurence Turner asked?
Laurence Turner has tabled 90 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 82 written and 8 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.