At least 1,399 questions named a state in the subject line, or 17.9% of the session's questions. These questions often turn Parliament into an extension of constituency casework: a route for local infrastructure, health, education, and funding problems to reach a ministry.
That is not inherently parochial. A well-framed local question can uncover a national failure. The key test is whether the reply produces a usable public record or merely restates an allocation.
Why naming matters
State names are only a conservative proxy. Many constituency questions refer to a district, scheme, language, or institution without naming the state. The true local share is likely higher.