Member of Parliament
Sir John Hayes
John has 122 Hansard debate appearances, 857 parliamentary questions, and 2 sponsored bills 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.
32
Speeches
26
Questions
189
Interventions
0
Answers
4
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| MOD Bicester and Illegal Migrants 14 Oct 2026 | 4 | ||
| UK Coach Industry 13 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension) 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK Coach Industry 13 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension) 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| UK Coach Industry 13 Oct 2026 | 2 | ||
| Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over Extension) 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Sector: Public Ownership 14 Sept 2026 | 2 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
854
Written
3
Oral
838
Answered
857
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Office: Translation Services 13 Oct 2026 Wales Office | Written | ||
| Transplant Surgery: Lincolnshire 9 Oct 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Pharmacy: Disability 15 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Sovereignty: Chagos Islands 15 Sept 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Demonstrations: Clothing 15 Sept 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| Department for Transport: Translation Services 14 Sept 2026 Department for Transport | Written | ||
| Cabinet Office: Translation Services 14 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Cabinet Office: Remote Working 14 Sept 2026 Cabinet Office | Written | ||
| Apprentices: Rural Areas 14 Sept 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Wales Office: Remote Working 14 Sept 2026 Wales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis (Exemption from Prescription Charges) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
| Heritage Trees Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sir John Hayes in parliamentary debates?
Sir John Hayes has made 251 contributions across 122 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sir John Hayes asked?
Sir John Hayes has tabled 857 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 854 written and 3 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.