Member of Parliament
Mark Sewards
Mark has 175 Hansard debate appearances and 149 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
87
Questions
63
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Unpaid Carers 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Benefit Entitlements: War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Benefit Entitlements: War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Benefit Entitlements: War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Youth Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Support 13 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
142
Written
7
Oral
135
Answered
149
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school Education: Standards 9 Oct 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Pre-school Education: Inspections 9 Oct 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| 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 |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Mark Sewards in parliamentary debates?
Mark Sewards has made 186 contributions across 175 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mark Sewards asked?
Mark Sewards has tabled 149 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 142 written and 7 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.