Member of Parliament
Sir John Whittingdale
John has 78 Hansard debate appearances, 36 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.
22
Speeches
73
Questions
17
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine and Russia 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Ukraine and Russia 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Falkland Islands: Sovereignty 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Media Green Paper 8 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Media Green Paper 8 Sept 2026 | 3 | ||
| Falkland Islands: Sovereignty 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation 1 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
23
Written
13
Oral
23
Answered
36
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia: Liquefied Natural Gas 11 Sept 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Press Recognition Panel: Finance 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Press Recognition Panel: Expenditure 28 Aug 2026 Ministry of Justice | Written | ||
| Electronic Commerce: Taxation 28 Aug 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| What estimate her Department has made of the number of police officers in September (a) 2024 and (b) 2025. 7 Jul 2026 Home Office | Oral | ||
| Soft Power 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| What diplomatic steps she is taking to promote UK soft power. Withdrawn 10 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Oral | ||
| Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property 19 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Written | ||
| What steps his Department is taking to support the hospitality industry. 14 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade | Oral | ||
| What steps he is taking to reorganise local government in Essex. Withdrawn 26 Mar 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sir John Whittingdale in parliamentary debates?
Sir John Whittingdale has made 112 contributions across 78 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sir John Whittingdale asked?
Sir John Whittingdale has tabled 36 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 23 written and 13 oral. The Commons average is 126 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.