Westminster Hall
71 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 - 13 Jan - 14 Jul (9 debates) | |||
| July - 13-14 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 14 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden Deprivation
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Richard Quigley None | Nesil Caliskan | View |
| 13 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Illegal Immigrants: Offshore Detention and Deportation
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Mike Tapp | View |
| June - 03-18 Jun (2 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 |
| 03 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Improving the UK Visa System — [Graham Stuart in the Chair]
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Blake Stephenson None | Mike Tapp | View |
| April - 21 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | |||
| 21 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Sex Trafficking: Scotland
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Tracy Gilbert Edinburgh North and Leith Lab | Gregor Poynton | View |
| March - 17 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| 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 |
| January - 13 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife LD | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 2025 - 20 Jan - 16 Dec (11 debates) | |||
| December - 16 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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No Recourse to Public Funds: Homelessness
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Mike Tapp | View |
| November - 13-25 Nov (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 13 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Modern Day Slavery: Pakistan
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Seema Malhotra | 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 |
| June - 11-26 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 26 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Legislative Scrutiny: Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | Seema Malhotra | 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 |
| 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 - 20-22 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 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 - 07 Feb - 18 Dec (12 debates) | |||
| December - 16-18 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Israel and Palestine
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem | Hamish Falconer | View |
| November - 13-18 Nov (2 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 |
| 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 - 10-11 Sep (2 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 |
| May - 07-15 May (3 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 |
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Illegal Immigration: Costs
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Andrea Jenkyns Morley and Outwood Con | 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 - 07 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| 2023 - 11 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 |
| September - 05-13 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Border Target Operating Model: Food and Biosecurity
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Natalie Elphicke None | Dominic Raab | View |
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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At-risk Academics: UK Support
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 05 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Nationals Detained Overseas
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Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| June - 06-27 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 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 - 25 May (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| March - 29 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | Sarah Dines | 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 - 11-30 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 |
| 11 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Council Contractors in Afghanistan
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 2022 - 29 Jun - 14 Dec (7 debates) | |||
| December - 14 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Visa Processing Times — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Robert Jenrick | View |
| November - 08 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Labour and Skills Shortages: Temporary Recovery Visa — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Robert Jenrick | View |
| October - 18-24 Oct (3 debates) | |||
| 24 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Rights Legislation Reform — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Scott Benton None | Gareth Johnson | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Northern Ireland Residents: British Passports
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Steven Baker | View |
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Port of Dover: Border Controls
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Natalie Elphicke None | Brendan Clarke-Smith | View |
| July - 19 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Leaving the EU: UK Language Schools
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| June - 29 Jun (1 debate) | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Windrush Review — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Kate Osamor Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Lab Co-op | Kevin Foster | View |
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