Westminster Hall
2348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 28 Jan - 03 Mar (50 debates) | |||
| March - 02-03 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 03 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 - 02-26 Feb (42 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 |
| 23 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Firearms Licensing
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
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Unknown
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None | N/A | View |
| 12 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | |||
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Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
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None | N/A | View |
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Healthy Relationships
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Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab | Jade Botterill | View |
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Onshoring: Fashion and Textiles — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Chris Bryant | View |
| 11 Feb 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Hughes Report: Second Anniversary
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Sarah Green Chesham and Amersham Lib Dem | Karin Smyth | View |
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New Medium Helicopter Programme
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Adam Dance Yeovil Lib Dem | Luke Pollard | View |
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Rural GPs: Funding
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Karin Smyth | View |
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Supported Exempt Accommodation: Birmingham
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Woodland Creation — [Emma Lewell in the Chair]
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Chris Curtis Milton Keynes North Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (6 debates) | |||
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Independent Water Commission: Final Report
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Edward Morello West Dorset Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
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Inner-London Local Authorities: Funding — [Dr Andrew Murrison in the Chair]
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Alison McGovern | View |
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Place-based Employment Support Programmes
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Patrick Hurley Southport Lab | Diana R. Johnson | View |
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Sherwood Forest: Tourism
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Michelle Welsh Sherwood Forest Lab | N/A | View |
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Unknown
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | N/A | View |
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Young Children’s Screen Time
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Russian Influence on UK Politics and Democracy
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | Dan Jarvis | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Sustainable Drainage Systems
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Martin Wrigley Newton Abbot LD | Emma Hardy | View |
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Scottish Affairs Committee in 2024-25 and Industrial Transition
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Elaine Stewart Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Lab | N/A | View |
| 04 Feb 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD | Mike Tapp | View |
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Armed Conflict: Children
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Sarah Smith Hyndburn Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
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Civil Service Pension Scheme: Administration
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Lorraine Beavers Blackpool North and Fleetwood Lab | Anna Turley | View |
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Nurseries and Early Years Providers: CCTV
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | Olivia Bailey | View |
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Postal Services: Rural Areas
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Stuart Anderson South Shropshire Con | Blair McDougall | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (5 debates) | |||
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Animals in Science Regulation Unit: Annual Report 2024
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | Sarah Jones | View |
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Transport in the South-East
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Taxation: Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
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Gregory Stafford Farnham and Bordon Con | Dan Tomlinson | View |
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Town and City Centre Safety
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Baggy Shanker Derby South Lab/Co-op | Sarah Jones | View |
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Educational Outcomes: Disadvantaged Boys and Young Men
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | Olivia Bailey | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Indefinite Leave to Remain
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | Mike Tapp | View |
| January - 28-29 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 29 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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River Habitats: Protection and Restoration
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Lloyd Hatton South Dorset Lab | Emma Hardy | View |
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Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 28 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | |||
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Ivanhoe Line: Restoration
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Amanda Hack North West Leicestershire Lab | Keir Mather | View |
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Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements
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Jack Rankin Windsor Con | Louise Sandher-Jones | View |
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Local Authority Children’s Services
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Will Forster Woking LD | Josh MacAlister | View |