Member of Parliament
Neil O'Brien
Neil has 16 Hansard debate appearances and 497 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.
6
Speeches
11
Questions
0
Interventions
0
Answers
6
Points of order
0
Statements
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reform 10 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Government Reform 10 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address 19 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address 19 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 18 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rural Mobile Connectivity 12 Feb 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
497
Written
0
Oral
483
Answered
497
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Schemes: Finance 14 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Written Questions 13 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Written Questions 13 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Work Capability Assessment: Mental Illness 9 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Work Capability Assessment: Chronic Illnesses 9 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Public Expenditure 8 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Universal Credit: Work Capability Assessment 8 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Visas: Sponsorship 8 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Visas: Sponsorship 8 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Public Expenditure 7 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Neil O'Brien in parliamentary debates?
Neil O'Brien has made 23 contributions across 16 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Neil O'Brien asked?
Neil O'Brien has tabled 497 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 497 written and 0 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.