Member of Parliament
Mr Richard Holden
Richard has 44 Hansard debate appearances, 1,932 parliamentary questions, and 6 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.
18
Speeches
32
Questions
7
Interventions
0
Answers
7
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 6 | ||
| Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [Lords] 9 Sept 2026 | 6 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Transport Decarbonisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Transport Decarbonisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1932
Written
0
Oral
1789
Answered
1932
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking: Fees and Charges 10 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Large Goods Vehicles: Electric Vehicles 8 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Cement: Manufacturing Industries 7 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Airports: Fees and Charges 3 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Minibuses: Accidents 3 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Railways: Finance 3 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| UK Airspace Design Service 3 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Judiciary: Public Appointments 3 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Maritime and Coastguard Agency: British Overseas Territories 3 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Electric Vehicles: Charging Points 3 Sept 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 Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023 (Revocation) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 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 64 contributions across 44 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 1,932 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,932 written and 0 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.