Westminster Hall
536 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 - 11 Jan - 14 Sep (48 debates) | |||
| September - 08-14 Sep (6 debates) | |||
| 14 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Decarbonising the UK: Role of Shipping Emissions
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Alexander Stafford None | Michael Tomlinson | View |
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | Luke Hall | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Childcare
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Vicky Ford | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Co-operative Purchase of Companies
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Plastic Waste
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Elliot Colburn None | Rebecca Pow | View |
| July - 05-22 Jul (14 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Channel 4: Privatisation
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Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab | Chris Matheson | View |
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Early Years Education Funding
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 19 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Amnesty for Undocumented Migrants — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Kevin Foster | View |
| 14 Jul 2021 (3 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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Space Debris
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | Amanda Solloway | 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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Fisheries Management
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Victoria Prentis | View |
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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Wales
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Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 12 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Motor Neurone Disease (Research)
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Helen Whately | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Government Support
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Jesse Norman | View |
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Immigration Rules
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | N/A | View |
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Regional Airports
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Robert Courts | View |
| 05 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Hedgehogs
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| June - 07-30 Jun (12 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Children from Low-Income Families: Education Support — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 23 Jun 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Levelling-up Bids: North Somerset
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John Penrose Weston-Super-Mare Con | Luke Hall | View |
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Tyne Bridge: Celebrating 100 Years — [Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | Eddie Hughes | 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 |
| 21 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Grouse Shooting
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Tom Hunt None | Rebecca Pow | 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 |
| 10 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Tobacco Control Plan
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Jo Churchill | 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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World Oceans Day 2021
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Selaine Saxby None | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 07 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Protection of Retail Workers — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Chris Philp | View |
| May - 26 May (1 debate) | |||
| 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 - 13-21 Apr (4 debates) | |||
| 21 Apr 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 and Health Inequalities: West Yorkshire
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Special Educational Needs — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 20 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Elective Surgical Operations: Waiting Lists — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Edward Argar | View |
| 13 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Human Security
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | James Cleverly | View |
| March - 09-24 Mar (7 debates) | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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NHS Pay
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Helen Whately | View |
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STEM Subjects: Science and Discovery Centres — [Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Spring 2021 Covid-19 Road Map — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 17 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Research and Development Funding — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 15 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Education — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 10 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Automatic Computer-based Decisions: Legal Status
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | Matt Warman | View |
| 09 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Cyber-troop Activity: UK
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Caroline Dinenage | View |
| January - 11-13 Jan (4 debates) | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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War Memorials: Desecration — [Philip Davies in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Alex Chalk | View |
| 12 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Domestic Tourism
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Squash: The Olympics — [Esther McVey in the Chair.]
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 11 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospitality Industry: Government Support
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 2020 - 17 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| December - 17 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Fairs and Showgrounds
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | N/A | View |
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UK Hydrogen Economy
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Alexander Stafford None | Kwasi Kwarteng | View |