Peter has 204 Hansard debate appearances, 49 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.
31
Speeches
143
Questions
106
Interventions
8
Answers
2
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Assessment Review 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Curriculum and Assessment Review 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ukraine and Russia 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Social Housing Bill [Lords] 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Management 10 Sept 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
19
Written
30
Oral
19
Answered
49
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What discussions he has had with representatives of hospitality businesses on the potential impact of business rates rel... 2 Sept 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| Probate Service: Telephone Services 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Blue Badge Scheme: Chronic Illnesses 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Bereavement Support Payment: Uprating 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the British National (Overseas) visa settlement route. 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Oral | ||
| What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for crimes involving violence against women and girls. 2 Jul 2026 Attorney General's Office | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 1 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. 25 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| Social Rented Housing 19 Jun 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| What steps she is taking to support families in Bracknell Forest in summer 2026. Withdrawn 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Without Insurance (Penalties and Enforcement) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Peter Swallow in parliamentary debates?
Peter Swallow has made 292 contributions across 204 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Peter Swallow asked?
Peter Swallow has tabled 49 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 19 written and 30 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.