Westminster Hall

2469 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2026 - 12 Mar - 22 Apr (50 debates)
April - 13-22 Apr (21 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
22 Apr 2026 (1 debate)
Osteoporosis and Bone Health Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab Minister: Sharon Hodgson	Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	Sharon Hodgson	View
21 Apr 2026 (5 debates)
Alternative Measures to GDP Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem Minister: Torsten Bell	Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem	Torsten Bell	View
Hammersmith Bridge Fleur Anderson Putney Lab Minister: Simon Lightwood	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Simon Lightwood	View
Sex Trafficking: Scotland Tracy Gilbert Edinburgh North and Leith Lab Minister: Gregor Poynton	Tracy Gilbert Edinburgh North and Leith Lab	Gregor Poynton	View
Wheelchair Provision: Independent Review Body Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab Minister: Zubir Ahmed	Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	Zubir Ahmed	View
Wind Farms: Protected Peatland — [Sir Alec Shelbrooke in the Chair] Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con Minister: Chris McDonald	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Chris McDonald	View
16 Apr 2026 (3 debates)
Housing Needs: Young People Susan Murray Mid Dunbartonshire Lib Dem Minister: Matthew Pennycook	Susan Murray Mid Dunbartonshire Lib Dem	Matthew Pennycook	View
NHS Federated Data Platform — [Dame Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair] Martin Wrigley Newton Abbot Lib Dem Minister: Zubir Ahmed	Martin Wrigley Newton Abbot Lib Dem	Zubir Ahmed	View
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee None Minister: N/A	None	N/A	View
15 Apr 2026 (5 debates)
Access to Work Scheme — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair] David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Lib Dem Minister: Diana R. Johnson	David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Lib Dem	Diana R. Johnson	View
Cost of Heating Oil Steffan Aquarone North Norfolk Lib Dem Minister: Martin McCluskey	Steffan Aquarone North Norfolk Lib Dem	Martin McCluskey	View
Police Federation Jonathan Hinder Pendle and Clitheroe Lab Minister: Sarah Jones	Jonathan Hinder Pendle and Clitheroe Lab	Sarah Jones	View
Rail Prices: Contactless Payments Rebecca Paul Reigate Con Minister: Keir Mather	Rebecca Paul Reigate Con	Keir Mather	View
Single Status of Worker — [Clive Efford in the Chair] Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab Minister: Kate Dearden	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Kate Dearden	View
14 Apr 2026 (5 debates)
Carer’s Allowance Overpayments Anna Dixon Shipley Lab Minister: Stephen Timms	Anna Dixon Shipley Lab	Stephen Timms	View
Ground-mounted Solar Panels: Alternatives Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con Minister: Michael Shanks	Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con	Michael Shanks	View
Hidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCA John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab Minister: Lucy Rigby	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	Lucy Rigby	View
National Suicide Prevention Standard Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab Minister: Zubir Ahmed	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Zubir Ahmed	View
“For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First Anniversary — [Graham Stringer in the Chair] Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP Minister: Olivia Bailey	Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP	Olivia Bailey	View
13 Apr 2026 (2 debates)
Disclosure and Safeguarding: At-risk Children Lewis Atkinson Sunderland Central Lab Minister: Josh MacAlister	Lewis Atkinson Sunderland Central Lab	Josh MacAlister	View
Statutory Menstrual Leave Paul Davies Colne Valley Lab Minister: Kate Dearden	Paul Davies Colne Valley Lab	Kate Dearden	View
March - 12-26 Mar (29 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
26 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab Minister: Sharon Hodgson	Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab	Sharon Hodgson	View
Prison Officers: Mandatory Body Armour — [Clive Betts in the Chair] Julian Lewis New Forest East Con Minister: Jake Richards	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Jake Richards	View
25 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
NHS Continuing Healthcare — [CAROLYN HARRIS in the Chair] Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind Minister: Stephen Kinnock	Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind	Stephen Kinnock	View
Proposed Visitor Levy — [Clive Efford in the Chair] Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con Minister: Alison McGovern	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Alison McGovern	View
Public Baths and Lidos Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab Co-op Minister: Nicholas Dakin	Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab Co-op	Nicholas Dakin	View
Voluntary Groups and Community Centres Ben Coleman Chelsea and Fulham Lab Minister: Stephanie Peacock	Ben Coleman Chelsea and Fulham Lab	Stephanie Peacock	View
Waste Crime: Knowsley Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab Minister: Mary Creagh	Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab	Mary Creagh	View
24 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Endometriosis Services — [Peter Dowd in the Chair] Jack Abbott Ipswich Lab Co-op Minister: Sharon Hodgson	Jack Abbott Ipswich Lab Co-op	Sharon Hodgson	View
Reproductive Coercion Natalie Fleet Bolsover Lab Minister: Alex Davies-Jones	Natalie Fleet Bolsover Lab	Alex Davies-Jones	View
Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab Minister: Sharon Hodgson	Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab	Sharon Hodgson	View
Water Supply and Housing Targets: West Kent Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con Minister: Miatta Fahnbulleh	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Miatta Fahnbulleh	View
Women’s Safety in Rural Areas Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset Lib Dem Minister: Matthew Pennycook	Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset Lib Dem	Matthew Pennycook	View
23 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Court and Tribunal Transcripts — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con Minister: Jake Richards	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Jake Richards	View
Puberty Blockers Clinical Trial Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem Minister: Karin Smyth	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	Karin Smyth	View
19 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Banking Services: Accessibility — [Matt Western in the Chair] Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem Minister: Lucy Rigby	Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	Lucy Rigby	View
Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Past Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: Hilary Benn	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Hilary Benn	View
18 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Cheadle Train Station — [Sir John Hayes in the Chair] Tom Morrison Cheadle Lib Dem Minister: Keir Mather	Tom Morrison Cheadle Lib Dem	Keir Mather	View
Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government Support Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem Minister: Jess Phillips	Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem	Jess Phillips	View
Freedom of Religion or Belief in China — [Christine Jardine in the Chair] Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab Minister: Chris Elmore	Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab	Chris Elmore	View
Royal Mail: Performance David Reed Exmouth and Exeter East Con Minister: Blair McDougall	David Reed Exmouth and Exeter East Con	Blair McDougall	View
Social Enterprises and Community Ownership Jo Platt Leigh and Atherton Lab Co-op Minister: Blair McDougall	Jo Platt Leigh and Atherton Lab Co-op	Blair McDougall	View
17 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Child Maintenance Service Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East Lab Minister: Andrew Western	Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East Lab	Andrew Western	View
Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab Minister: Simon Lightwood	Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab	Simon Lightwood	View
Immigration Reforms — [Graham Stringer in the Chair] Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP Minister: Alex Norris	Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP	Alex Norris	View
Productivity and Economic Growth: East Midlands James Naish Rushcliffe Lab Minister: Miatta Fahnbulleh	James Naish Rushcliffe Lab	Miatta Fahnbulleh	View
Rural Roads Stuart Anderson South Shropshire Con Minister: Lilian Greenwood	Stuart Anderson South Shropshire Con	Lilian Greenwood	View
16 Mar 2026 (1 debate)
Member Defections: Automatic By-elections Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem Minister: Anna Turley	Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem	Anna Turley	View
12 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Carnivals — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair] Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem Minister: Stephanie Peacock	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Stephanie Peacock	View
Marriage Regulations David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con Minister: Sarah Sackman	David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con	Sarah Sackman	View

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