Westminster Hall
161 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 - 05 Jan - 16 Jun (13 debates) | |||
| June - 02-16 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 16 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White Paper — [Sir Desmond Swayne in the Chair]
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Patrick Hurley None | Josh MacAlister | View |
| 04 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Home-to-School Transport
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Tom Gordon None | Georgia Gould | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Children: Development of Essential Skills — [Dr Rosena Allin-Khan in the Chair]
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Peter Swallow None | Georgia Gould | View |
| April - 23 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | |||
| 23 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Young Adult Carers: Education and Training
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Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op | Josh MacAlister | View |
| March - 05 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| 05 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| February - 03-26 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Outcomes: Disadvantaged Boys and Young Men
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | Olivia Bailey | View |
| January - 05-26 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 26 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Key Stage 1 Curriculum
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | Olivia Bailey | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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International Day of Education
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 13 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Universities: Statutory Duty of Care
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James Naish Rushcliffe Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife LD | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Length of the School Week
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
| 2025 - 23 Jan - 16 Dec (30 debates) | |||
| December - 01-16 Dec (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Budget 2025: Impact on Graduates
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Jack Rankin Windsor Con | Torsten Bell | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Village Schools
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Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD | Georgia Gould | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Creative Education
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | Olivia Bailey | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | Olivia Bailey | View |
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Evacuation Chairs: Schools and Colleges
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
| November - 11-26 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | |||
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Young People not in Education, Employment or Training
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Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab | Andrew Western | View |
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Level 7 Apprenticeships
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Sarah Gibson Chippenham LD | Andrew Western | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Sixth-form Provision: Bolsover
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Natalie Fleet Bolsover Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
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Support for Dyslexic Pupils
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | Georgia Gould | View |
| October - 15-29 Oct (3 debates) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 29 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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International Baccalaureate: Funding in State Schools
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | Josh MacAlister | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Holidays During School Term Time
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Georgia Gould | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Assessment System Reform
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Josh Dean Hertford and Stortford Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
| July - 03-16 Jul (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| 16 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Further Education Institutions
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Anna Dixon Shipley Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| 09 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Providers: Government Support
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Michelle Welsh Sherwood Forest Lab | Stephen Morgan | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Generative Artificial Intelligence: Schools
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Stephen Morgan | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Music Education
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Children with Allergies: School Safeguarding
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | Stephen Morgan | View |
| June - 05-19 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Mobility: Careers Education
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Andrew Ranger Wrexham Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Maths: Contribution to the UK
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Ian Sollom St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire LD | Michelle Donelan | View |
| May - 06-07 May (2 debates) | |||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 07 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Opportunities in Semi-rural Areas
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Josh Dean Hertford and Stortford Lab | Stephen Morgan | View |
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Dedicated Schools Grant
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Cameron Thomas Tewkesbury LD | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| April - 01-02 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Universities: Funding and Employment
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Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Relationship Education in Schools
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| March - 03-19 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Supported Internship Provision
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Jodie Gosling Nuneaton Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Young Carers: Educational Opportunities
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Relief
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Torsten Bell | View |
| February - 04-26 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Future Skills Programmes: Universities
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Ed Davey Kingston and Surbiton LD | Janet Daby | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships
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Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| January - 23-27 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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International Day of Education
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Anneliese Dodds | View |
| 2024 - 20 Nov - 18 Dec (7 debates) | |||
| December - 03-18 Dec (4 debates) | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Creative Arts Education
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Jessica Brown-Fuller Chichester Lib Dem | Janet Daby | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Trades and Apprenticeships — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Higher Education: Financial Sustainability — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Adam Thompson Erewash Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Home-to-School Transport: Children with SEND
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Jennifer Craft Thurrock Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| November - 20-26 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Project Gigabit
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Gregory Stafford Farnham and Bordon Con | Chris Bryant | View |
| 25 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Holidays in School Term Time
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | Stephen Morgan | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships and T-Levels — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Janet Daby | View |
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