Member of Parliament
Valerie Vaz
Valerie has 29 Hansard debate appearances, 35 parliamentary questions, and 2 sponsored bills 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.
5
Speeches
6
Questions
4
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts 30 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts 30 Jun 2026 | 0 | ||
| Imprisonment of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran 21 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Getting Britain Working Again 14 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Getting Britain Working Again 14 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| English Rugby 10 Mar 2026 | 0 | ||
| Technology Sovereignty 10 Mar 2026 | 0 | ||
| Representation of the People Bill 2 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Eating Disorders Awareness Week 26 Feb 2026 | 0 | ||
| Topical Questions 23 Feb 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
35
Written
0
Oral
35
Answered
35
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak National Academy: Finance 13 Jul 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Astronomy and Nuclear Physics: Finance 29 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| Astronomy and Nuclear Physics: Finance 29 Jun 2026 Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | Written | ||
| USA: British Nationals Abroad 9 Jun 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written | ||
| Oak National Academy: Finance 9 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Oak National Academy: Finance 9 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Oak National Academy: Finance 9 Mar 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Oak National Academy 25 Feb 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Free Schools: Walsall 25 Feb 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Yemen 3 Feb 2026 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | Written |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adoption (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
| Epilepsy and Related Conditions (Education and Health Services) Bill Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | Private Members' Bill (Ten Minute Rule) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Valerie Vaz in parliamentary debates?
Valerie Vaz has made 15 contributions across 29 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Valerie Vaz asked?
Valerie Vaz has tabled 35 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 35 written and 0 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.