Member of Parliament
Ruth Cadbury
Ruth has 68 Hansard debate appearances, 85 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.
14
Speeches
54
Questions
8
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Violence against Women and Girls 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| European Entry and Exit System 8 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
80
Written
5
Oral
80
Answered
85
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms: Licensing 10 Jul 2026 Attorney General | Written | ||
| Leasehold: Older People 9 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Devolution: Transport 8 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Firearms: Licensing 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Firearms: Licensing 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Walking: Children 24 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Walking: Children 24 Jun 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Criminal Injuries Compensation 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Criminal Injuries Compensation 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Criminal Injuries Compensation 23 Jun 2026 Ministry of Justice | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax (Non-Military Expenditure) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Ruth Cadbury in parliamentary debates?
Ruth Cadbury has made 77 contributions across 68 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Ruth Cadbury asked?
Ruth Cadbury has tabled 85 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 80 written and 5 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.