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 - 06 Feb - 12 Mar (50 debates) | |||
| March - 03-12 Mar (22 debates) | |||
| 12 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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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 (5 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 |
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River Wandle Pollution
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Bobby Dean Carshalton and Wallington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Community Sport Facilities
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Market Towns: Cultural Heritage
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Bayo Alaba Southend East and Rochford Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Bathing Water Regulations
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Gideon Amos Taunton and Wellington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
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Palestinian Rights: Government Support
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Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con | Catherine West | View |
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North Staffordshire Ceramics Industry: Energy Costs
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David Williams Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Relief
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Torsten Bell | View |
| February - 06-27 Feb (28 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Women’s Health
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Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Lab/Co-op | Ashley Dalton | View |
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Rural Crime
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 26 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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High Street Businesses
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
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Future Skills Programmes: Universities
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Ed Davey Kingston and Surbiton LD | Janet Daby | View |
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High Street Bank Closures
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | James Murray | View |
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High Street Rental Auctions
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Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Online Safety Act: Implementation
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Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con | Feryal Clark | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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SEND Education Support
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Affordable Rural Housing
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Groceries Code Adjudicator
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David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe LD | Justin Madders | View |
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Thameslink Train Services
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Maternity Services
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | Karin Smyth | View |
| 24 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Media Use: Minimum Age
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | N/A | View |
| 13 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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HIV Testing Week
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Karin Smyth | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Support for the Scotch Whisky Industry
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Graham Leadbitter Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey SNP | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Support for Pensioners
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Torsten Bell | View |
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Fuel Poverty: England
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Brian Leishman Alloa and Grangemouth Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
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Knife Crime in London
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Luke Taylor Sutton and Cheam LD | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Regulation of the Bailiff Sector
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | Alex Davies-Jones | View |
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Youth Provision: Universal and Targeted Support
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Harpreet Uppal Huddersfield Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Cost of Energy
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Wera Hobhouse Bath LD | Michael Shanks | View |
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Employer National Insurance Contributions: Police Forces
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Travel Advice
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
| 10 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Inheritance Tax Relief: Farms
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | James Murray | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Rail Services: Open Access Operators
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Emma Reynolds | View |