Member of Parliament
Mark Sewards
Mark has 165 Hansard debate appearances and 147 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.
36
Speeches
85
Questions
55
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fathers and Positive Male Role Models 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fathers and Positive Male Role Models 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Education and Skills Reform 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Education and Skills Reform 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Health Bill 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Safety of the Jewish Community 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Safety of the Jewish Community 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Health Bill 8 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
140
Written
7
Oral
133
Answered
147
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oppression 1 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Driving Tests 1 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Driving Tests: Waiting Lists 1 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Driving Tests: Waiting Lists 1 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Visas: Skilled Workers 28 Aug 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Small Businesses: Finance 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Mortgages 28 Aug 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Heat Pumps: Conservation Areas 28 Aug 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Pre-school Education: Standards 28 Aug 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Family Proceedings: Appeals 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Mark Sewards in parliamentary debates?
Mark Sewards has made 176 contributions across 165 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mark Sewards asked?
Mark Sewards has tabled 147 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 140 written and 7 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.