Member of Parliament
Paul Holmes
Paul has 90 Hansard debate appearances, 206 parliamentary questions, and 3 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.
180
Speeches
37
Questions
126
Interventions
0
Answers
13
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Murder of Henry Nowak 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Murder of Henry Nowak 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Murder of Henry Nowak 2 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response 1 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response 1 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response 1 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Points of Order 29 Apr 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
200
Written
6
Oral
193
Answered
206
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elections: Pilot Schemes 5 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Elections: Proof of Identity 4 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Identity Cards 4 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Identity Cards: Northern Ireland 4 Jun 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Written | ||
| Political Parties: Finance 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Political Parties: Finance 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Elections: Proof of Identity 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Elections: Local Government 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Political Parties: Finance 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Candidates 2 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Not in School (Registers, Support and Orders) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Planning (Quarries) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Paul Holmes in parliamentary debates?
Paul Holmes has made 356 contributions across 90 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Paul Holmes asked?
Paul Holmes has tabled 206 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 200 written and 6 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.