Paula has 50 Hansard debate appearances, 73 parliamentary questions, and 2 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.
9
Speeches
30
Questions
7
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood Insurance: Reform of Flood Re 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Flood Insurance: Reform of Flood Re 1 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Benefit Cap 29 Jun 2026 | 3 | ||
| Engagements 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 24 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Brain Cancer 15 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| Brain Cancer 15 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| Brain Cancer 15 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| Brain Cancer 15 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| Brain Cancer 15 Jun 2026 | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
68
Written
5
Oral
68
Answered
73
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on veteran homelessness. 30 Jun 2026 Ministry of Defence | Oral | ||
| Parking: Private Sector 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Parking: Fees and Charges 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Parking Offences: Fines 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Parking Offences: Fines 23 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| What steps he is taking to ensure that people affected by the benefit cap are not in poverty. 23 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Oral | ||
| Parking Offences: Fines 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Mental Health Services 22 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Mental Health Services 22 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Severe Disability Premium 18 Jun 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Minimum Wage Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| National Minimum Wage Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Paula Barker in parliamentary debates?
Paula Barker has made 48 contributions across 50 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Paula Barker asked?
Paula Barker has tabled 73 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 68 written and 5 oral. The Commons average is 128 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.