Westminster Hall
2348 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 |
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| 2025 - 12 Mar - 24 Apr (50 debates) | |||
| April - 01-24 Apr (23 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 24 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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EU Trading Relationship
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Andrew Lewin Welwyn Hatfield Lab | Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
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Lesbian Visibility Week
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | Dame Nia Griffith | View |
| 23 Apr 2025 (4 debates) | |||
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Intellectual Property: Artificial Intelligence
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James Frith Bury North Lab | Chris Bryant | View |
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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 |
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Planning and Development: Bedfordshire
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Radio Teleswitch Service Switch-off: Scotland
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Court Waiting Times: Kent
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Tristan Osborne Chatham and Aylesford Lab | Sarah Sackman | View |
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Fly-tipping: West Midlands
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Persecution of Christians
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
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Congenital Hyperinsulinism
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Sarah Hall Warrington South Lab/Co-op | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 03 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Waste Incinerators
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Baggy Shanker Derby South Lab/Co-op | Mary Creagh | View |
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Thames Water: Government Support
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Luke Taylor Sutton and Cheam LD | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Non-disclosure Agreements
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | Justin Madders | View |
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Digital Landlines: Rural Communities
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Chris Bryant | View |
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Irish Guards: 125th Anniversary
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Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP | Al Carns | View |
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Green Book Review
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Sarah Russell Congleton Lab | Torsten Bell | View |
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Universities: Funding and Employment
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Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Eating Disorder Awareness
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Wera Hobhouse Bath LD | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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Rail Services: East Durham Coastline
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Relationship Education in Schools
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Royal British Legion
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | Al Carns | View |
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Access to Dentistry: Somerset
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Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset LD | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| March - 12-31 Mar (27 debates) | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Political Donations
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | N/A | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Hughes Report: First Anniversary
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Ashley Dalton | View |
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Prevention of Drug Deaths
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Ashley Dalton | View |
| 26 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Local Government Finances: London
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Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab | Alex Norris | View |
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Fly-tipping: Tatton
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Mary Creagh | View |
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Fishing Quota Negotiations: Impact on UK Fleet
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Andrew George St Ives LD | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Grassroots Rugby League
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Jade Botterill Ossett and Denby Dale Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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UK-China Relations
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Gregory Stafford Farnham and Bordon Con | Catherine West | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (4 debates) | |||
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Horticulture Trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Fleur Anderson | View |
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Construction Standards: New Build Homes
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Michelle Welsh Sherwood Forest Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Seriously Ill Children: Financial Support for Parents
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Chris Hinchliff North East Hertfordshire Lab | Sir Stephen Timms | View |
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Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 20 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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British Sign Language Week
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Jen Craft Thurrock Lab | Sir Stephen Timms | View |
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Tourism Industry
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Chris Bryant | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Defence Industries: West Midlands
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Sarah Edwards Tamworth Lab | Luke Pollard | View |
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Transport Connectivity: North-west England
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Jo Platt Leigh and Atherton Lab/Co-op | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Supported Internship Provision
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Jodie Gosling Nuneaton Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Down’s Syndrome
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Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con | Karin Smyth | View |
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Miscarriage of Justice Compensation
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Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC | Alex Davies-Jones | View |
| 18 Mar 2025 (4 debates) | |||
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Military Co-operation with Israel
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Shockat Adam Leicester South Ind | Luke Pollard | View |
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Stations: Step-free Access
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Paul Kohler Wimbledon LD | Kate Dearden | View |
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Free School Meals
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | Stephen Morgan | View |
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Shipyards: Economic Growth
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Richard Baker Glenrothes and Mid Fife Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| 17 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Women’s Changed State Pension Age: Compensation
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | Torsten Bell | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Young Carers: Educational Opportunities
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| 12 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Housing Development Planning: Water Companies
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire LD | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Rural Communities: Government Support
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Caroline Voaden South Devon LD | Daniel Zeichner | View |