Member of Parliament
Mark Sewards
Mark has 137 Hansard debate appearances and 124 parliamentary questions 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.
23
Speeches
79
Questions
45
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Security (State Threats) Bill 6 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Civil Service Pensions 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Interference in UK Politics 6 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Antisemitism: University Campuses 30 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| Antisemitism: University Campuses 30 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| Animal Abusers 29 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 25 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
115
Written
9
Oral
108
Answered
124
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension Credit 26 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 1 July. 25 Jun 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Livestock: Animal Welfare 24 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Livestock: Animal Welfare 24 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Funerals: Regulation 23 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Business Premises: Leasehold 23 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Funerals: Standards 23 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Funerals: Regulation 23 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Child Arrangements Orders 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Business Premises: Small Businesses 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Mark Sewards in parliamentary debates?
Mark Sewards has made 147 contributions across 137 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mark Sewards asked?
Mark Sewards has tabled 124 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 115 written and 9 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.