ThursdayUpcoming
16 July 2026 — 4 items
Transport (including Topical Questions)
MPs will question the Transport Secretary on departmental policy and priorities. Topical questions allow members to raise urgent or current transport issues—such as rail franchises, bus services, road safety, airport capacity, or modal policy shifts—without advance notice. This session tests the government's readiness and accountability on live transport challenges.
Impact of changes to the National Planning Policy Framework
Tessa Munt is initiating a Westminster Hall debate on recent changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the government's core guidance for land use and development decisions. The debate will examine how these changes affect housing supply, environmental protection, and local planning authority discretion. The NPPF shapes planning outcomes across England, making revisions to it a high-impact policy instrument.
Capital funding for Changing Places toilets
This Westminster Hall debate examines capital funding for Changing Places toilets—accessible facilities designed for people with complex disabilities who need space and equipment for personal care and toileting. The debate will explore how to secure and expand dedicated funding for these specialist facilities, which are currently in short supply across the UK and represent a significant access barrier for disabled people and their carers.
Business Questions to the Leader of the House
MPs will ask the Leader of the House questions about the government's business arrangements and parliamentary scheduling. This is a weekly procedural session where backbenchers raise concerns about Commons business, timetabling, and government operations. The session allows Parliament to hold the government accountable for how it manages legislative time and responds to emerging issues.