Member of Parliament
Wera Hobhouse
Wera has 156 Hansard debate appearances, 90 parliamentary questions, and 12 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.
30
Speeches
107
Questions
80
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prisoner Early Release Scheme 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Prisoner Early Release Scheme 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Prisoner Early Release Scheme 13 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Youth Hubs 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| Youth Hubs 12 Oct 2026 | 1 | ||
| International Update 12 Oct 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Question activity
Written and oral parliamentary questions tabled in the last 12 months.
72
Written
18
Oral
72
Answered
90
Total
Most questioned departments
Most active question topics
Recent questions
| Question | Date | Department | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Energy 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| If she will reform energy market regulations to enable community-run energy schemes to sell power directly to local hous... Withdrawn 15 Sept 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Oral | ||
| Food: Waste 9 Sept 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written | ||
| Children: Social Services 9 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Written | ||
| Children in Care 9 Sept 2026 Department of Health and Social Care | Written | ||
| What support her Department provides to help colleges and training providers develop international skills partnerships. 8 Sept 2026 Department for Education | Oral | ||
| If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 September. 3 Sept 2026 Prime Minister | Oral | ||
| Animal Experiments 28 Aug 2026 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade | Written | ||
| Wind Power: Scotland 14 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | Written | ||
| Wind Power: Scotland 14 Jul 2026 Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Screening (Review) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Conversion Therapy (Prohibition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Election Candidates (All-ethnic-minority Shortlists) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Hate Crime (Misogyny) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Postnatal Check-ups (Mental Health) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Pre-Payment Meters (Temporary Prohibition) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Rape (Conviction Rates) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Vehicle Emissions (Idling Penalties) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Voyeurism (Offences) Bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | Private Members' Bill (Presentation) | – | 0 |
| Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | Private Members' Bill (Ballot) | – | 0 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Activity FAQs
How active is Wera Hobhouse in parliamentary debates?
Wera Hobhouse has made 217 contributions across 156 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records.
How many parliamentary questions has Wera Hobhouse asked?
Wera Hobhouse has tabled 90 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months: 72 written and 18 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.