Member of Parliament
Mr Richard Holden
Richard has 47 Hansard debate appearances, 2,053 parliamentary questions, and 5 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.
15
Speeches
34
Questions
6
Interventions
0
Answers
5
Points of order
0
Statements
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midland Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Mass Transit Systems 11 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Mass Transit Systems 11 Jun 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
2052
Written
1
Oral
1909
Answered
2053
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Rail: Biodiversity 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Roads: Repairs and Maintenance 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Airports: Parking 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency: British Overseas Territories 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Department for Transport: Training 1 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Department for Transport: Public Relations 29 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Electric Vehicles: Charging Points 29 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Minibuses: Accidents 29 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Transport: Infrastructure 29 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Shelters (Licensing) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Marriage and Civil Partnerships (Recognition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Virginity Testing (Prohibition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Mr Richard Holden in parliamentary debates?
Mr Richard Holden has made 60 contributions across 47 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Mr Richard Holden asked?
Mr Richard Holden has tabled 2,053 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 2,052 written and 1 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.