Member of Parliament
Rachael Maskell
Rachael has 229 Hansard debate appearances, 253 parliamentary questions, and 9 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.
70
Speeches
139
Questions
69
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
234
Written
19
Oral
227
Answered
253
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals 9 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 July. 9 Jul 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Children: Reading 8 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Children: Reading 8 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Palliative Care 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What progress he has made on ensuring the adequate provision of palliative care. Withdrawn 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| Autism: Diagnosis 6 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control 6 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control 6 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Homelessness: Expenditure 6 Jul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullying and respect at work Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Bullying and Respect at Work Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Bullying and Respect at Work Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Former Ministers and Prime Ministers (Abolition of Payments) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Removal of Titles Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Removal of Titles Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Short-term and Holiday-let Accommodation (Licensing) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Short-term Let Accommodation Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Short-term Let Accommodation Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Rachael Maskell in parliamentary debates?
Rachael Maskell has made 278 contributions across 229 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Rachael Maskell asked?
Rachael Maskell has tabled 253 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 234 written and 19 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.