Westminster Hall
2383 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 - 05 Mar - 02 Apr (50 debates) | |||
| April - 01-02 Apr (8 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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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 - 05-31 Mar (42 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 (5 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 |
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Use of Stop and Search
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Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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Kashmir: Human Rights and Peace
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Tahir Ali Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
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Community Theatre
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Lisa Smart Hazel Grove LD | Chris Bryant | View |
| 11 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Anti-social Behaviour: East of England
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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English Rugby Union: Governance
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Gender Critical Beliefs: Equality Act 2010
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Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind | Dame Nia Griffith | View |
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Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International Fund
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Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
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Local Government: Nolan Principles
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Jim McMahon | View |
| 10 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Legal and Illegal Migration: Suspension
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | Dan Jarvis | View |
| 06 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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English Football: Financial Sustainability and Governance
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Yuan Yang Earley and Woodley Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Ambulance Response Times
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton LD | Ashley Dalton | View |
| 05 Mar 2025 (4 debates) | |||
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Professional Cycling: Free-to-air Coverage
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Ben Obese-Jecty Huntingdon Con | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Jammu and Kashmir: Human Rights
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Sarah Smith Hyndburn Lab | Catherine West | View |
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Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal Bikes
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Antonia Bance Tipton and Wednesbury Lab | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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Renewables Obligation Certificate Scheme
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Terry Jermy South West Norfolk Lab | Kerry McCarthy | View |