Westminster Hall
174 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 Feb - 14 Jul (18 debates) | |||
| July - 06-14 Jul (5 debates) | |||
| 14 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation
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Richard Quigley None | Nesil Caliskan | View |
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Employees Travelling Outside the UK: Expenses Rate
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Peter Lamb None | Dan Tomlinson | View |
| 08 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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National Youth Strategy
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Harpreet Uppal None | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Societal Impact of AI: Government Policy
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Neil Duncan-Jordan None | James Frith | View |
| 06 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Ceramics Industry — [Dr Andrew Murrison in the Chair]
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Dave Robertson None | Chris McDonald | View |
| June - 02-18 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 18 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Rights: Supply Chains
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Bambos Charalambous Enfield, Southgate Lab | Kate Dearden | View |
| 17 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Abuse of Customer-facing Workers
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Chris Evans Islwyn Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Workplace Exposure to Silica Dust
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Liz Jarvis None | Stephen Timms | View |
| April - 14-28 Apr (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | |||
| 28 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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National Accident Prevention Strategy
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Junior Doctors’ Foundation Programme
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Peter Prinsley Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Lab | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 15 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | |||
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Access to Work Scheme — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe Lib Dem | Diana R. Johnson | View |
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Single Status of Worker — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | Kate Dearden | View |
| 14 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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National Suicide Prevention Standard
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Zubir Ahmed | View |
| March - 17-25 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| 25 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Proposed Visitor Levy — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Alison McGovern | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Productivity and Economic Growth: East Midlands
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James Naish Rushcliffe Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
| February - 05-12 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 10 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Place-based Employment Support Programmes
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Patrick Hurley Southport Lab | Diana R. Johnson | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 2025 - 21 Jan - 17 Dec (32 debates) | |||
| December - 04-17 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Neurodiversity in the Workplace
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Sarah Hall Warrington South Lab/Co-op | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Seafarers’ Welfare
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Jen Craft Thurrock Lab | Keir Mather | 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 |
| 20 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Unpaid Carers: Inequalities
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Anna Dixon Shipley Lab | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Autistic Adults: Employment
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Lisa Smart Hazel Grove LD | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| October - 16-27 Oct (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 27 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Holidays During School Term Time
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Georgia Gould | View |
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Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | Andrew Western | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Financial Inclusion
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Martin Rhodes Glasgow North Lab | Lucy Rigby | View |
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Trade Union Workplace Access
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Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab | Kate Dearden | View |
| 16 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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World Menopause Day
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Anna Sabine | View |
| September - 03-16 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 16 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Employment Rights: Impact on Businesses
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Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con | Kate Dearden | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Neurodivergent People: Employment
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Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD | Sir Stephen Timms | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Living Standards: East of England
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Clive Lewis Norwich South Lab | Emma Reynolds | View |
| July - 01-22 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Black Country Day
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Antonia Bance Tipton and Wednesbury Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| 01 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospitality Sector
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Mike Wood Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
| June - 11-19 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 |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Theft of Tools of Trade
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Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab | Sir Nicholas Dakin | View |
| May - 07 May (1 debate) | |||
| 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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Automotive Manufacturing: Employment
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | Sarah Jones | View |
| April - 02-23 Apr (4 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 23 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Workers: Transitional Support
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Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP | Michael Shanks | View |
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Hair and Beauty Sector: Government Policy
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Non-disclosure Agreements
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | Justin Madders | View |
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Universities: Funding and Employment
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Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| March - 19 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Supported Internship Provision
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Jodie Gosling Nuneaton Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| February - 03-26 Feb (5 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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High Street Bank Closures
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | James Murray | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Employer National Insurance Contributions: Police Forces
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Closure of High Street Services: Rural Areas
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships
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Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 03 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Career Breaks: Parents of Seriously Ill Children
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Justin Madders | View |
| January - 21-29 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Outsourcing: Government Departments
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Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Certificate of Common Sponsorship
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Neil Duncan-Jordan Poole Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Knife Crime: West Midlands
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Sarah Coombes West Bromwich Lab | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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