Matt has 34 Hansard debate appearances and 21 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.
8
Speeches
29
Questions
8
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Direction of Government 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice Reform 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice Reform 1 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Transport Connectivity: Border Communities 23 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Transport Connectivity: Border Communities 23 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Transport Connectivity: Border Communities 23 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Transport Connectivity: Border Communities 23 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting) 16 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Apr 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
14
Written
7
Oral
14
Answered
21
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps he is taking to ensure that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions receive adequate suppo... Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| Gynaecology: Waiting Lists 1 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| OnlyFans 28 Aug 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport connectivity for borde... 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| Curriculum: Public Consultation 4 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 21 Apr 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 26 Mar 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| Social Media: Children 19 Mar 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Children: Food Poverty 12 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas. Withdrawn 25 Feb 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Matt Bishop in parliamentary debates?
Matt Bishop has made 45 contributions across 34 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Matt Bishop asked?
Matt Bishop has tabled 21 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 14 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.