Westminster Hall
565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 26 Apr - 17 Nov (50 debates) | |||
| November - 02-17 Nov (7 debates) | |||
| 17 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestine: Road Map to Peace
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Tahir Ali Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 15 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Water Companies: Sewage Discharge — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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SMEs: Access to Finance
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Peter Gibson None | Paul Scully | View |
| 08 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Fireworks: Sale and Use
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Elliot Colburn None | Paul Scully | View |
| 03 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Trophy Hunting Imports Ban: Endangered Species
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Jo Churchill | View |
| 02 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Kurdish Political Representation and Equality in Turkey
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Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
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Thames in Oxford: Bathing Water Status
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Rebecca Pow | View |
| October - 19-26 Oct (5 debates) | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Investment Industry Exposure to Modern Slavery
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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AUKUS: Impact on Anglo-Chinese Relations
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Artificial Intelligence
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Nicholas Fletcher None | George Freeman | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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High Streets
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Post Office Closures
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| September - 07-22 Sep (12 debates) | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Eden North: Benefits for Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Project Gigabit
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Julia Lopez | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Maritime Sector
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | Robert Courts | View |
| 15 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Geothermal Energy — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 14 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Real Fur Sales
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | Luke Hall | View |
| 09 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Definition of Islamophobia — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Paul Bristow None | Eddie Hughes | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Co-operative Purchase of Companies
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 07 Sep 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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East Midlands Economy
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | Luke Hall | View |
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Impact of Floods in North Westminster
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Karen Buck Westminster North Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Mark Menzies Fylde Con | Amanda Solloway | View |
| July - 01-22 Jul (12 debates) | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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COP26 Conference Priorities
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 21 Jul 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Early Years Education Funding
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Trade and Agriculture Commission: Role in International Trade Deals — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con | Greg Hands | View |
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Unknown
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Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con | N/A | View |
| 20 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Banking Services
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Fay Jones None | John Glen | View |
| 14 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Dog and Cat Meat Trade
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Andrea Jenkyns Morley and Outwood Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Town Deals: Covid-19 Recovery
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Luke Hall | View |
| 13 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Oxford-Cambridge Arc — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Steven Baker Wycombe Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Wales
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Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 08 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Election Campaign Finances: Regulation
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Chloe Smith | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Regional Airports
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Robert Courts | View |
| 01 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Enabling Community Energy
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Amanda Solloway | View |
| June - 07-30 Jun (10 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Trans-Pennine Railway
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | Robbie Moore | View |
| 23 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 22 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Recovery of Central London Businesses
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Nickie Aiken None | Paul Scully | View |
| 17 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Royal Mail — [Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
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David Johnston None | Paul Scully | View |
| 15 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| 14 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Israel and Palestine
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 09 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Steel Sector: Supply Chains
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Stephen Kinnock Aberafan Maesteg Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 08 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Community Renewal Fund and Levelling Up Fund in Wales — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Luke Hall | View |
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Delivery Charges in Highlands and Islands
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Paul Scully | View |
| 07 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Animal Welfare
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Elliot Colburn None | Victoria Prentis | View |
| May - 26-27 May (2 debates) | |||
| 27 May 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Green Homes Grant Voucher Scheme — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Philip Dunne Ludlow Con | Paul Scully | View |
| 26 May 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Business Rates Reduction Services
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| April - 26-28 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Online Scams: Consumer Protection
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Ruth Edwards None | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 26 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Rights to Protest — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Kit Malthouse | View |