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Member of Parliament

Torcuil Crichton

Torcuil has 87 Hansard debate appearances and 21 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.

14

Speeches

79

Questions

20

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Energy 15 appearances
Foreign Affairs 6 appearances
Transport 3 appearances
Migration 2 appearances
Trade 2 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Independence Referendum 15 Jul 2026 1
Independence Referendum 15 Jul 2026 1
Tuna Fishing Licences 9 Jul 2026 2
Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 1
Tuna Fishing Licences 9 Jul 2026 2
Israeli Settlements: Trade Ban 9 Jul 2026 1
Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 1
Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 1
Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 1
Maritime and Coastguard Agency 8 Jul 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Question activity

Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.

4

Written

17

Oral

4

Answered

21

Total

Most questioned departments

Department for Business and Trade 3 questions
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology 2 questions
Scotland Office 2 questions
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 2 questions
Department of Health and Social Care 2 questions
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero 2 questions
Department for Work and Pensions 2 questions
Women and Equalities 1 questions

Most active question topics

Energy 3 questions
Benefits 2 questions
Education 1 questions

Recent questions

Question
National Energy System Operator 13 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the geographical distribution of tuna fishing licenses. 2 Jul 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
What steps he plans to take to support distillers. 25 Jun 2026 Department for Business and Trade
To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, what financial suppo... Withdrawn 11 Jun 2026 House of Commons Commission
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote Scottish interests abroad. 2 Jun 2026 Scotland Office
What steps his Department is taking to support small-scale industries reliant on kerosene oil for production. Withdrawn 14 May 2026 Department for Business and Trade
What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for rural off-grid homes with increases in energy costs. Withdrawn 12 Mar 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. 4 Mar 2026 Treasury
What steps he has taken to increase health and social care coverage in rural communities. 12 Feb 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support Scottish football fans travelling to the FIFA World Cup 2026. 12 Feb 2026 Scotland Office

Sources: Written Questions API, Oral Questions API

Activity FAQs

How active is Torcuil Crichton in parliamentary debates?

Torcuil Crichton has made 113 contributions across 87 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.

How many parliamentary questions has Torcuil Crichton asked?

Torcuil Crichton has tabled 21 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 4 written and 17 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.