Member of Parliament
Sir Bernard Jenkin
Bernard has 114 Hansard debate appearances, 16 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.
18
Speeches
85
Questions
56
Interventions
0
Answers
8
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 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk 15 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Death of Ann Widdecombe 13 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
13
Written
3
Oral
13
Answered
16
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| A120: Repairs and Maintenance 9 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Whether she plans to upgrade the A120 from Hare Green to Harwich. Withdrawn 9 Jul 2026 Department for Transport | Oral | ||
| What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials in certain circumstances on the... 2 Jul 2026 Attorney General's Office | Oral | ||
| Defence: Finance 30 Jun 2026 Ministry of Defence | Written | ||
| Livestock: Exports 10 Jun 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Economic Growth: UK Membership of EU 5 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Economic Growth: EU Law 4 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Economic Growth: Brexit 20 May 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Electricity: Suffolk 20 Apr 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Public Appointments: Vetting 20 Apr 2026 Cabinet Office | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Amendment) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sir Bernard Jenkin in parliamentary debates?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has made 167 contributions across 114 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sir Bernard Jenkin asked?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has tabled 16 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 13 written and 3 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.