Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallWednesday, 3 June 202614:30

Improving the UK visa system

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

A Westminster Hall debate on improving the UK visa system, sponsored by Conservative MP Blake Stephenson. The debate will examine how the visa regime functions, potential inefficiencies, and what reforms might make it work better for applicants, employers, and the Home Office. No specific legislative proposal is attached to this debate.

The visa system affects millions of people seeking to work, study, or visit the UK, and determines how competitive Britain is in attracting talent. Changes to visa processing, costs, or eligibility could influence immigration levels, labour shortages in key sectors, and the UK's standing as a destination for international workers and students.

Immigration

MPs most likely to speak

Blake StephensonConservative and Unionist Party

Mid Bedfordshire

Debate sponsor/lead member (calendar Members field)Voting record

Mike TappLabour Party

Dover and Deal

Parliamentary Under-Secretary — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 7 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on immigration (41 times, 28pts); Known positions: immigration: supportive, immigration: opposed (14pts)Voting record

Alex NorrisLabour and Co-operative Party

Nottingham North and Kimberley

Minister of State — portfolio topic overlap (35pts); Venue: 20 Westminster Hall debates (×0.7); Spoken on immigration (18 times, 21pts); Known positions: immigration: supportive (7pts)Voting record

Sir Edward LeighConservative and Unionist Party

Gainsborough

Spoken on immigration (39 times, 40pts); Known positions: immigration: opposed, immigration: questioning (20pts)Voting record

Lisa SmartLiberal Democrats

Hazel Grove

Spoken on immigration (37 times, 40pts); Known positions: immigration: supportive, immigration: questioning (20pts)Voting record

Improving the UK visa system

MPs most likely to speak

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