Polly has 82 Hansard debate appearances, 11 parliamentary questions, and 1 sponsored bill 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
51
Questions
48
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) (No. 2) Regulations 2026 1 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects 30 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects 30 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| NHS Breast Screening 29 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| 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.
8
Written
3
Oral
8
Answered
11
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps his Department is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs. 23 Apr 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| DNACPR Decisions 10 Apr 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| DNACPR Decisions: Learning Disability 10 Apr 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to support the treatment of cancer patients. 26 Mar 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| Non-crime Hate Incidents 11 Mar 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Electrical Substations and Renewable Energy: Development Consent Orders 25 Feb 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Batteries and Data Centres 24 Feb 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Whether he has made an estimate of the cost of building new gas-fired power stations. 18 Dec 2025 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| Energy: Standing Charges 10 Dec 2025 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Blood Cancer: Diagnosis 10 Oct 2025 Department of Health and Social Care | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Social Tariff) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ms Polly Billington in parliamentary debates?
Ms Polly Billington has made 118 contributions across 82 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ms Polly Billington asked?
Ms Polly Billington has tabled 11 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 8 written and 3 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.