Rachel has 117 Hansard debate appearances, 87 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.
42
Speeches
42
Questions
54
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Extreme Heat: Preparedness 14 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC Guidance 1 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
79
Written
8
Oral
79
Answered
87
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgages 14 Jul 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Warm Homes Plan 13 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Breast Cancer: Young People 7 Jul 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Warm Homes Plan: Rural Areas 29 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Dental Services: Contracts 25 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Fire Prevention: Equipment 23 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Tiverton High School: Repairs and Maintenance 18 Jun 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Mobile Phones: Rural Areas 18 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Motorcycles: Delivery Services 17 Jun 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing levels of economic cooperation with the EU. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia (Specialist Support) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Rachel Gilmour in parliamentary debates?
Rachel Gilmour has made 138 contributions across 117 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Rachel Gilmour asked?
Rachel Gilmour has tabled 87 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 79 written and 8 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.