Member of Parliament
Mark Pritchard
Mark has 205 Hansard debate appearances, 130 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
169
Questions
56
Interventions
0
Answers
9
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran: Threats to British Interests 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Falkland Islands 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran: Threats to British Interests 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Falkland Islands 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Falkland Islands 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Iran: Threats to British Interests 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
122
Written
8
Oral
121
Answered
130
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Farming Incentive: Shropshire 9 Oct 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Vehicle Number Plates: Fraud 9 Oct 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| What steps she is taking to ensure Crown Prosecution Service employees observe their security obligations. Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Attorney General's Office | Oral | ||
| Special Educational Needs: West Midlands 14 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Clive Barracks: Housing 14 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Water: Conservation 14 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| RAF Fylingdales: Radar 14 Sept 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Civil Contingencies Act 2004 14 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Civil Service: Productivity 8 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Georgia: Surrogacy 8 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development 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 243 contributions across 205 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mark Pritchard asked?
Mark Pritchard has tabled 130 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 122 written and 8 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.