Ashley has 185 Hansard debate appearances, 134 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.
45
Speeches
104
Questions
119
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sustainable Farming Incentive 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sustainable Farming Incentive 15 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Inheritance Tax 14 Oct 2026 | 3 | ||
| Courts and Tribunals Bill 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Prisoner Early Release Scheme 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Household Energy Bills Support 13 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
123
Written
11
Oral
123
Answered
134
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railways: Standards 14 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Railways: Timetables 9 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Offences against Children: Prisoners' Release 4 Sept 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Road Works: Compensation 1 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Electric Vehicles 9 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Railways: Standards 9 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Visitor Levy 9 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Visitor Levy 9 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Visitor Levy 9 Jul 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Written | ||
| Visitor Levy 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Rights (Special Constables) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sir Ashley Fox in parliamentary debates?
Sir Ashley Fox has made 268 contributions across 185 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sir Ashley Fox asked?
Sir Ashley Fox has tabled 134 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 123 written and 11 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.