Member of Parliament
Mark Pritchard
Mark has 172 Hansard debate appearances, 128 parliamentary questions, and 2 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.
9
Speeches
133
Questions
55
Interventions
0
Answers
9
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 9 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran Conflict: Ceasefire 9 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
122
Written
6
Oral
121
Answered
128
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Goods: Safety 9 Jul 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Leukaemia: Shropshire 9 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Drugs: Packaging 23 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Syria: Islamic State 16 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Midwives: Employment 15 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Tourist Attractions: VAT 1 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Brain Cancer: Clinical Trials 14 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Conveyancing: Reform 13 May 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Health Services: Men 13 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Asylum 13 May 2026 Home Office | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trading of Primates as Pets (Prohibition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Wild Birds (Protection) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Mark Pritchard in parliamentary debates?
Mark Pritchard has made 206 contributions across 172 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mark Pritchard asked?
Mark Pritchard has tabled 128 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 122 written and 6 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.