Westminster Hall
70 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 - 02 Feb - 17 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| March - 17 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| February - 02-04 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 04 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD | Mike Tapp | 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 |
| 2025 - 20 Jan - 17 Dec (21 debates) | |||
| December - 10-17 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Reforms: Protected Characteristics
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Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP | Alex Norris | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Day 2025
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Ind | Chris Elmore | View |
| November - 25 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | |||
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa Routes
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James Naish Rushcliffe Lab | Mike Tapp | View |
| October - 20-28 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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World Stroke Day
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Munira Wilson Twickenham LD | Dr Zubir Ahmed | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Seekers: Support and Accommodation
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| September - 08 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 08 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Indefinite Leave to Remain
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| July - 02 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| 02 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Space Weather
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Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con | Chris Bryant | View |
| June - 11-24 Jun (4 debates) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Flood Defences: Chesterfield
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | Emma Hardy | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Geo-engineering and the Environment
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | Kerry McCarthy | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic Buildings
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Emma Lewell South Shields Lab | Sir Stephen Timms | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Child Poverty and No Recourse to Public Funds
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Selby | View |
| May - 21-22 May (2 debates) | |||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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EU-UK Summit
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | Nick Thomas-Symonds | View |
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukraine: Forcibly Deported Children
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Johanna Baxter Paisley and Renfrewshire South Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
| April - 08-24 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 24 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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EU Trading Relationship
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Andrew Lewin Welwyn Hatfield Lab | Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Persecution of Christians
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
| March - 10-26 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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UK-China Relations
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Gregory Stafford Farnham and Bordon Con | Catherine West | View |
| 10 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Legal and Illegal Migration: Suspension
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | Dan Jarvis | View |
| January - 20-29 Jan (4 debates) | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Youth Mobility Scheme: EU
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park LD | Nick Thomas-Symonds | 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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Asylum Seeker Hotel Accommodation: Reopening
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Jack Rankin Windsor Con | Dame Angela Eagle | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Family Visas: Income Requirement
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 2024 - 24 Jan - 18 Dec (14 debates) | |||
| December - 18 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration and Nationality Statistics
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Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con | Seema Malhotra | View |
| November - 12-18 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Indefinite Leave to Remain: Healthcare Workers
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Family and Work Visas
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Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 12 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Tackling Image-based Abuse
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Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East Lab | Alex Davies-Jones | View |
| October - 17 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Hongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and Services
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| September - 03-11 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Illegal Immigration — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Neil O'Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | Angela Eagle | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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International Special Tribunal: Ukraine — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | Anneliese Dodds | View |
| May - 13-15 May (2 debates) | |||
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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No Recourse to Public Funds
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Beth Winter None | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestinians: Visa Scheme
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| April - 23 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Partner and Spousal Visas: Minimum Income
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| February - 06-07 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Deportation of Foreign National Offenders
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Rachel Maclean Redditch Con | Michael Tomlinson | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
| January - 24 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Abuses: UK Response — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Sarah Owen Luton North Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 2023 - 12 Jan - 22 Nov (11 debates) | |||
| November - 22 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 22 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Citizenship Test
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Laura Farris | View |
| October - 17 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Safe Asylum Routes: Afghan Refugees
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
| July - 05 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 05 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ethnic Minority and Migrant Victims of Violence Against Women and Girls
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Kate Osamor Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Lab Co-op | Sarah Dines | View |
| June - 06-28 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hong Kong National Security Law Anniversary — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Population Growth: Impact of Immigration
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Rules: Offshore Workers
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Kenny MacAskill None | Chris Philp | View |
| May - 09-25 May (2 debates) | |||
| 25 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Inshore Industry Fishing Crews: Visas
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Victims’ and Offenders’ Rights
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | Edward Argar | View |
| February - 23 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | David Rutley | View |
| January - 12-30 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Fees for Healthcare Workers
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 12 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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[Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 2022 - 14 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| December - 14 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Seeker Employment and the Cost of Living
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | Sarah Dines | View |
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