Steve has 142 Hansard debate appearances and 248 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.
45
Speeches
92
Questions
30
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry in Coastal Areas 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Dentistry in Coastal Areas 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Dentistry in Coastal Areas 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Tourism: Overnight Visitor Levy 15 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 10 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summer Health and Resilience 9 Sept 2026 | 1 | ||
| Summer Health and Resilience 9 Sept 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
241
Written
7
Oral
240
Answered
248
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water: Standards 8 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Marine Environment: Offshore Industry 2 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Poverty 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Shared Housing: Young People 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Work Capability Assessment 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Local Housing Allowance: Uprating 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Local Housing Allowance: Uprating 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Local Housing Allowance 28 Aug 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Hospitality Industry: VAT 28 Aug 2026 Treasury | Written | ||
| Roads: Repairs and Maintenance 28 Aug 2026 Department for Transport | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Steve Darling in parliamentary debates?
Steve Darling has made 168 contributions across 142 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Steve Darling asked?
Steve Darling has tabled 248 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 241 written and 7 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.