Member of Parliament
Rachael Maskell
Rachael has 261 Hansard debate appearances, 230 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.
81
Speeches
156
Questions
81
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Care Service 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Post Office Provision 15 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| National Care Service 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Post Office Provision 15 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Infants, Parents and Carers Bill (First sitting) 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Infants, Parents and Carers Bill 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
210
Written
20
Oral
203
Answered
230
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to regulate funeral services. 14 Oct 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral | ||
| If he will take steps to help ensure Post Office provision in every community. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| Children 14 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Children 14 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| 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 Withdrawn 8 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Oral |
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 (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 318 contributions across 261 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Rachael Maskell asked?
Rachael Maskell has tabled 230 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 210 written and 20 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.