Member of Parliament
Matt Western
Matt has 93 Hansard debate appearances, 12 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
16
Speeches
55
Questions
30
Interventions
7
Answers
3
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management Sites 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Waste Management Sites 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 4 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 4 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Commonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing Agents 2 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel: E1 Zone Expansion 1 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| MPs’ Second Jobs: Prohibition 1 Jul 2026 | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
11
Written
1
Oral
11
Answered
12
Total
Most questioned departments
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food: Public Sector 24 Feb 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Private Prosecutions: Palestine 24 Feb 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Nathan Gill 8 Jan 2026 Attorney General | Written | ||
| Nathan Gill 8 Jan 2026 Attorney General | Written | ||
| Oleh Voloshyn 8 Jan 2026 Attorney General | Written | ||
| Diplomatic Relations: Public Appointments 10 Dec 2025 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Iron and Steel 20 Nov 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Research: Cybersecurity 20 Nov 2025 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Cybersecurity 20 Nov 2025 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Cybersecurity: Public Sector 20 Nov 2025 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Drivers (Working Hours on Local Routes) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Police and Crime Commissioners (Accountability and Review) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Quarries (Planning) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Matt Western in parliamentary debates?
Matt Western has made 113 contributions across 93 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Matt Western asked?
Matt Western has tabled 12 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 11 written and 1 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.