Paula has 80 Hansard debate appearances, 63 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.
13
Speeches
51
Questions
16
Interventions
0
Answers
2
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Children in the Social Care System: England 3 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Vaccination Rates: England 3 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Vaccination Rates: England 3 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Children in the Social Care System: England 3 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Employer National Insurance Contributions: Small Businesses in Hampshire 2 Sept 2026 | 0 | ||
| Employer National Insurance Contributions: Small Businesses in Hampshire 2 Sept 2026 | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
55
Written
8
Oral
55
Answered
63
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of levels of service by Royal Mail. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help ensure prisoners released under the early release scheme do not ... Withdrawn 9 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Oral | ||
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Pigs: Slaughterhouses 28 Aug 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Young People: Homelessness 8 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| What assessment he has made of the potential merits of providing funding to organisations that support bereaved parents. 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| 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 |
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 82 contributions across 80 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Paula Barker asked?
Paula Barker has tabled 63 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 55 written and 8 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.