Member of Parliament
Sir Desmond Swayne
Desmond has 117 Hansard debate appearances and 90 parliamentary questions 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.
3
Speeches
82
Questions
37
Interventions
0
Answers
3
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Rail Services 11 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Passenger Rail Services 11 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 9 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Russian Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure 4 Jun 2026 | 1 | ||
| Russian Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure 4 Jun 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
69
Written
21
Oral
69
Answered
90
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mali: Religious Freedom 8 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Electricians: Qualifications 5 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| Paediatrics: Neurology 3 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Community Energy: Sales 1 Jun 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Efrén Antonio Vílchez López 1 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Broadband: Godshill 19 May 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Universal Credit: Armed Forces 19 May 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Russia: Religious Freedom 19 May 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Universal Credit: Veterans 19 May 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Motability: Rural Areas 13 May 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sir Desmond Swayne in parliamentary debates?
Sir Desmond Swayne has made 125 contributions across 117 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sir Desmond Swayne asked?
Sir Desmond Swayne has tabled 90 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 69 written and 21 oral. The Commons average is 130 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.