Member of Parliament
Liam Byrne
Liam has 41 Hansard debate appearances, 108 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.
11
Speeches
29
Questions
3
Interventions
8
Answers
2
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NATO Summit 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NATO Summit 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 2 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
108
Written
0
Oral
107
Answered
108
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minerals: Trade Agreements 6 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Speed Limits: Cameras 2 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| High Speed Two: Land 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Road Traffic: Infrastructure 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Accidents 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Safety 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| High Speed Two: Land 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| High Speed Two: Land 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| High Speed Two: Land 2 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| High Speed Two: Land 2 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Climate and Development Finance Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Liam Byrne in parliamentary debates?
Liam Byrne has made 55 contributions across 41 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Liam Byrne asked?
Liam Byrne has tabled 108 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 108 written and 0 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.