Steve has 144 Hansard debate appearances and 254 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.
82
Speeches
80
Questions
41
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 16 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| NHS Buildings: Extreme Heat 14 Jul 2026 | 2 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 13 Jul 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 13 Jul 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
246
Written
8
Oral
245
Answered
254
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machines: Prizes 14 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Gaming Machines: Prizes 14 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Universal Credit 14 Jul 2026 Department for Work and Pensions | Written | ||
| Gaming Machines: Payment Methods 14 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Gaming Machines: Prizes 14 Jul 2026 Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Written | ||
| Assistance Animals: Travel 14 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Assistance Animals: Pet Travel Scheme 14 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Assistance Animals: Pet Travel Scheme 14 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Assistance Animals: Travel 14 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Assistance Animals: Travel 14 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Steve Darling in parliamentary debates?
Steve Darling has made 204 contributions across 144 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Steve Darling asked?
Steve Darling has tabled 254 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 246 written and 8 oral. The Commons average is 127 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.