Linsey has 82 Hansard debate appearances, 23 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.
32
Speeches
45
Questions
64
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Public Houses Bill 16 Oct 2026 | 5 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| High Streets: Amber Valley 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| High Streets: Amber Valley 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
14
Written
9
Oral
14
Answered
23
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps his Department is taking to help tackle late payments to small businesses. Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| Equitable Life Assurance Society: Compensation 14 Sept 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Teachers: Sick Leave 15 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Hygiene 15 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Hygiene 15 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Pupils: Sick Leave 15 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Health and Safety 15 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to help improve the health of children and young people. 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to modernise public procurement. 16 Apr 2026 Cabinet Office | Oral | ||
| Food: Nutrition 4 Mar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Act 2026 Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Linsey Farnsworth in parliamentary debates?
Linsey Farnsworth has made 142 contributions across 82 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Linsey Farnsworth asked?
Linsey Farnsworth has tabled 23 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 14 written and 9 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.