Sonia has 104 Hansard debate appearances, 45 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.
7
Speeches
108
Questions
0
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils with SEND: Mainstream Schools 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pupils with SEND: Mainstream Schools 14 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Israel and Palestine 8 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 7 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Community Cohesion 3 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Community Cohesion 3 Sept 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 16 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
22
Written
23
Oral
22
Answered
45
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether her Department is taking steps to implement a cold homes plan. 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Oral | ||
| If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 1 Sept 2026 Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | Oral | ||
| To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking ... 27 Aug 2026 Church Commissioners | Oral | ||
| Domestic Abuse: Older People 18 Jun 2026 Home Office | Written | ||
| What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help support elderly domestic abuse victims. Withdrawn 18 Jun 2026 Women and Equalities | Oral | ||
| Bank Services: Small Businesses 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| What steps her Department is taking to ensure SMEs have equitable access to finance from banks. Withdrawn 17 Jun 2026 Treasury | Oral | ||
| What steps she is taking to support youth centres in Dudley. 26 Mar 2026 Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Oral | ||
| What steps she is taking to improve transport connectivity in Dudley. 19 Mar 2026 Department for Transport | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Finance for Women in Business Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Sonia Kumar in parliamentary debates?
Sonia Kumar has made 115 contributions across 104 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Sonia Kumar asked?
Sonia Kumar has tabled 45 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 22 written and 23 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.