Member of Parliament
Mr Richard Holden
Richard has 46 Hansard debate appearances, 1,942 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.
16
Speeches
35
Questions
2
Interventions
0
Answers
5
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Decarbonisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Ports and Port Connectivity 25 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| East Midlands Railway Collision 22 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
1942
Written
0
Oral
1799
Answered
1942
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport: Capital Investment 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Railways: Infrastructure 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Government Communication Service: Staff 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Rolling Stock 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Department for Transport: Carbon Emissions 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Railway Stations: Crime 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| New Zealand: Warships 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Road Traffic Offences 13 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Indo-Pacific Region: Armed Forces 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Hammersmith Bridge: Repairs and Maintenance 13 Jul 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 58 contributions across 46 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 1,942 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 1,942 written and 0 oral. The Commons average is 122 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.