Member of Parliament
Liam Byrne
Liam has 36 Hansard debate appearances, 94 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.
13
Speeches
22
Questions
3
Interventions
8
Answers
2
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Steel Tariffs 17 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Steel Tariffs 17 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 21 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Costs for Motorists 21 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill 21 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pension Schemes Bill 22 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Mar 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
94
Written
0
Oral
93
Answered
94
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Traffic Control: Urban Areas 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Speed Limits: Cameras 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Speed Limits: Cameras 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Accidents 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Speed Limits: Cameras 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Accidents 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Regeneration 26 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Speed Limits: Cameras 26 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Brownfield Sites: Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North 25 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Regeneration: Local Government 25 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 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 50 contributions across 36 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Liam Byrne asked?
Liam Byrne has tabled 94 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 94 written and 0 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.