Hilary Benn — parliamentary activity and expenses

Explore Hilary Benn's recorded speaking, questions, voting and published expenses. MP for Leeds South. Read the figures, comparison rules and official sources.

Labour · Leeds South

Published snapshot: 2026-10-31. Individual measures cover different periods; follow each measure for its dates and source details.

Published activity figures
Measure	Figure
Recorded Hansard speaking days	43
Recorded Commons Chamber speaking days	39
Recorded Westminster Hall speaking days	4
Recorded Hansard sections spoken in	88
Recorded Commons speaking weeks	39
Written questions tabled	3
Oral questions published	0
Topical questions published	0
Recorded division participation	71.7%

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Expenses and official sources

2024–25 final MP expenses · Official record · How the comparisons work

Each figure describes a specific published record. Roles, opportunities and work outside Parliament or Congress also matter.