Westminster Hall
2383 debates where MPs raised important constituency issues
What are Westminster Hall Debates?
Westminster Hall debates give MPs a chance to raise issues that matter to their constituents and get a response from a government minister. These are more in-depth than PMQs, allowing for detailed discussion of local and national concerns in a less adversarial setting.
- An MP opens with a 15-30 minute speech explaining the issue in detail
- Other MPs can contribute their views and share local examples from their constituencies
- A government minister responds with policy details, commitments, and government position
- The atmosphere is more collaborative than adversarial, focusing on solutions and dialogue
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
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| 2026 - 24 Feb - 19 Mar (50 debates) | |||
| March - 02-19 Mar (38 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| 19 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Past
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Hilary Benn | View |
| 18 Mar 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Cheadle Train Station — [Sir John Hayes in the Chair]
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Tom Morrison Cheadle Lib Dem | Keir Mather | View |
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Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government Support
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem | Jess Phillips | View |
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Freedom of Religion or Belief in China — [Christine Jardine in the Chair]
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Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab | Chris Elmore | View |
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Royal Mail: Performance
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David Reed Exmouth and Exeter East Con | Blair McDougall | View |
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Social Enterprises and Community Ownership
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Jo Platt Leigh and Atherton Lab Co-op | Blair McDougall | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Child Maintenance Service
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Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East Lab | Andrew Western | View |
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Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Immigration Reforms — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP | Alex Norris | View |
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Productivity and Economic Growth: East Midlands
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James Naish Rushcliffe Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Rural Roads
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Stuart Anderson South Shropshire Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Member Defections: Automatic By-elections
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem | Anna Turley | View |
| 12 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Carnivals — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Marriage Regulations
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Sarah Sackman | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (4 debates) | |||
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Disability Equipment Provision
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | Zubir Ahmed | View |
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Public Body Data Collection: Sikh and Jewish Ethnicity
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | Satvir Kaur | View |
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Rough Sleeping: Families with Children
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Alison McGovern | View |
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UK-based Tech Companies — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Peter Fortune Bromley and Biggin Hill Con | Kanishka Narayan | View |
| 10 Mar 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Adult Cerebral Palsy: National Service Specification
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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English Rugby — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Edward Morello West Dorset Lib Dem | Ian Murray | View |
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Fur: Import and Sale
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Angela Eagle | View |
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Local Government Reorganisation: South-east — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath Lib Dem | Alison McGovern | View |
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Technology Sovereignty
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | Kanishka Narayan | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Type 1 Diabetes: Infant Testing
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | Sharon Hodgson | View |
| 05 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Local Museums
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Jennifer Craft Thurrock Lab | Ian Murray | View |
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World Book Day — [Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Olivia Bailey | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Energy Security and Net Zero: Scotland
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Susan Murray Mid Dunbartonshire Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
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Healthcare in Rural Areas
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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NATO and the High Arctic — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Alex Ballinger Halesowen Lab | Louise Jones | View |
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NHS Capital Spending
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Bobby Dean Carshalton and Wallington Lib Dem | Karin Smyth | View |
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Work Capability Assessment Timescales
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Stephen Timms | View |
| 03 Mar 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Community Cohesion
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John Slinger Rugby Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Environmental Protection and Biodiversity
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Chris Hinchliff North East Hertfordshire Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
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Funeral Premises: Environmental Health Inspections
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Mark Sewards Leeds South West and Morley Lab | Alison McGovern | View |
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North Middlesex Hospital Accident and Emergency Services: Cancer Patients
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Kate Osamor Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Lab Co-op | Karin Smyth | View |
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Small Charity Sector — [Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Stephanie Peacock | View |
| 02 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Power to Cancel Local Elections — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Alison McGovern | View |
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Public Right to a Vote of No Confidence
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Anna Turley | View |
| February - 24-26 Feb (12 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 26 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Zubir Ahmed | View |
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Independent Faith Schools: VAT — [Sir Alec Shelbrooke in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Olivia Bailey | View |
| 25 Feb 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Diesel Vehicles: Defeat Devices
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Energy Developers Levy
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
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Minister for Men and Boys — [DEREK TWIGG in the Chair]
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | Olivia Bailey | View |
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Student Loan Repayment Plans
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Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
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UK-German Relations
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Mark Hendrick Preston Lab Co-op | Hamish Falconer | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Banking Hubs: Rural and Post-Industrial Communities
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Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC | Lucy Rigby | View |
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EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UK
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Stephen Gethins Arbroath and Broughty Ferry SNP | Chris Ward | View |
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Foster Care: Recruitment and Retention
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | Josh MacAlister | View |
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Gaza Healthcare System
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | Hamish Falconer | View |
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Local Transport: Planning Developments — [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dem | Simon Lightwood | View |