Peter has 210 Hansard debate appearances, 51 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.
30
Speeches
145
Questions
111
Interventions
8
Answers
2
Points of order
2
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint committee on Human Rights 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Joint committee on Human Rights 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rejoining the EU 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Baby Loss Awareness Week 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Rejoining the EU 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fracking Ban 15 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
20
Written
31
Oral
20
Answered
51
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Defence to support veterans who served in Operation Banner. 13 Oct 2026 Northern Ireland Office | Oral | ||
| What steps he is taking to support cadet forces in Bracknell Forest. 13 Oct 2026 Ministry of Defence | Oral | ||
| Prescriptions: Fees and Charges 14 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What discussions he has had with representatives of hospitality businesses on the potential impact of business rates rel... 2 Sept 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| 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 | ||
| Probate Service: Telephone Services 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | 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 |
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 298 contributions across 210 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Peter Swallow asked?
Peter Swallow has tabled 51 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 20 written and 31 oral. The Commons average is 121 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.