Michael has 25 Hansard debate appearances and 9 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.
3
Speeches
18
Questions
5
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Flood Insurance: Reform of Flood Re 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Flood Insurance: Reform of Flood Re 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Progression of Bills through Parliament 8 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
5
Written
4
Oral
5
Answered
9
Total
Most questioned departments
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption: Counselling 18 May 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Armed Forces: Housing 10 Mar 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to improve military housing. Withdrawn 10 Mar 2026 Ministry of Defence | Oral | ||
| Addictions 4 Mar 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Addictions: Death 4 Mar 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What steps he has taken to support local high streets. Withdrawn 4 Dec 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 4 Dec 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| Retail Trade: Urban Areas 4 Dec 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 23 Oct 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 10 Jul 2025 Department for Business and Trade | Oral |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Michael Payne in parliamentary debates?
Michael Payne has made 28 contributions across 25 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Michael Payne asked?
Michael Payne has tabled 9 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 5 written and 4 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.