Member of Parliament
Rachael Maskell
Rachael has 198 Hansard debate appearances, 268 parliamentary questions, and 8 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.
62
Speeches
122
Questions
57
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railways Bill 10 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Railways Bill 10 Jun 2026 | 2 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Healthwatch 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Healthwatch 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Safety 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
251
Written
17
Oral
243
Answered
268
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Education: Harassment 8 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Higher Education: Harassment 8 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Higher Education: Harassment 8 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Office for Students: Regulation 5 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 2 Jun 2026 Home Office | Oral | ||
| Overseas Students: Gaza 29 May 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Health Services: Weather 29 May 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Water Supply: Climate Change 29 May 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Climate Change 29 May 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Housing: Energy 29 May 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 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 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Rachael Maskell in parliamentary debates?
Rachael Maskell has made 241 contributions across 198 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Rachael Maskell asked?
Rachael Maskell has tabled 268 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 251 written and 17 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.