Steve has 149 Hansard debate appearances and 242 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.
48
Speeches
97
Questions
29
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underperforming NHS Trusts: Government Oversight 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Underperforming NHS Trusts: Government Oversight 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Underperforming NHS Trusts: Government Oversight 14 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Pensions Triple Lock 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Employment Support: Young People 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Employment Support: Young People 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
237
Written
5
Oral
236
Answered
242
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diseases: Children and Young People 15 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Marine Environment: Offshore Industry 15 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Dental Services: South West 15 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| Inland Waterways: Access 15 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Water: Standards 15 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Dentistry: Higher Education 15 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| 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 |
Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API
Activity FAQs
How active is Steve Darling in parliamentary debates?
Steve Darling has made 175 contributions across 149 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Steve Darling asked?
Steve Darling has tabled 242 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 237 written and 5 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.